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lateral

 

[ ˈlætərəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

spatial orientation

of, at, toward, or from the side or sides

Synonyms

flank, side, sideways

Examples of usage

  • The lateral walls of the room were painted blue.
  • She suffered a lateral impact in the car accident.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

a lateral part or extension, such as a projection or appendage

Synonyms

appendage, extension, side part

Examples of usage

  • The lateral of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information.
  • The lateral of the knee joint allows for movement in multiple directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "lateral" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lateral

🇮🇳 पार्श्वीय

🇩🇪 seitlich

🇮🇩 lateral

🇺🇦 бічний

🇵🇱 boczny

🇯🇵 側面の

🇫🇷 latéral

🇪🇸 lateral

🇹🇷 yanal

🇰🇷 측면의

🇸🇦 جانبي

🇨🇿 boční

🇸🇰 bočný

🇨🇳 侧面的

🇸🇮 stranski

🇮🇸 hliðar-

🇰🇿 бүйірлік

🇬🇪 გვერდითი

🇦🇿 yan

🇲🇽 lateral

Etymology

The word 'lateral' has its origins in the Latin word 'lateralis', which means 'belonging to the side'. The term has been used in various fields such as anatomy, sports, and design to refer to the side or extension of an object or body part. The concept of laterality has been studied extensively in neuroscience, with a focus on how the brain processes information from different sides of the body.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,801, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.