lateral — relating to the side of something; sideways
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the side of something; sideways
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlætərəl/
Korean meaning: 측면의, 옆의, 수평의
Korean pronunciation: 래-터-럴 (강세: 래)
Example Sentences
- My boss offered me a lateral move to the marketing department, which sounds fancy but means same pay, different stress.
- The doctor examined the lateral side of my knee after I fell off my bike.
- Her lateral thinking helped solve the puzzle that had stumped everyone else for hours.
lateral
ADJECTIVE//ˈlætərəl//
relating to the side of something; sideways
Moving sideways from the body
Bilateral wisdom prevents collateral damage through lateral thinking!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lateralis', derived from 'latus' meaning 'side'. The Latin root relates to the concept of being positioned to or toward the side of something.
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📝Examples
“My boss offered me a lateral move to the marketing department, which sounds fancy but means same pay, different stress.”
“The doctor examined the lateral side of my knee after I fell off my bike.”
“Her lateral thinking helped solve the puzzle that had stumped everyone else for hours.”
“The crab's lateral walking style makes it look like it's constantly avoiding awkward conversations.”
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