lateral — relating to the side of something; sideways
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the side of something; sideways
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlætərəl/
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
The crab moved sideways with quick lateral steps.
The doctor examined the lateral side of the patient's knee. (↔️ Side + 📍 Position → Lateral)
The sports doctor examined the lateral side of the runner's knee, checked the collateral ligament, and confirmed there was no bilateral injury.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
later- (side, from Latin latus) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = lateral
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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