Lateral: meaning, definitions and examples

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lateral

[ ˈlætərəl ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.