Definition Synonyms
Definition of lateral - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
outer edgerelated to the side or sides
- The lateral view of the building is impressive.
2.
movementmoving or directed towards the side
- The athlete made a quick lateral move to avoid a tackle.
3.
thinkingnon-linear or unconventional
- Lateral thinking can solve complex problems.
4.
phoneticsTECH. pronounced with air passing sides of tongueTECH.
- The 'l' in 'lateral' is a lateral sound.
Noun
1.
linguisticsTECH. consonant sound made by airflow along the sides of the tongueTECH.
- The word 'lateral' starts with a lateral sound.
2.
sportsTECH. US backward pass in American footballTECH. US
- He made a lateral to his teammate during the play.
3.
businessTECH. US employee hired at the same levelTECH. US
- She joined the company as a lateral from another firm.
4.
biologyTECH. branch or leaf growing from the sideTECH.
- The tree has several laterals growing from its trunk.
Expressions with lateral
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solving problems using creative, non-linear methods
Lateral thinking helped her find a unique solution.
movement sideways instead of forward or backward
The drill focused on quick lateral movement to dodge defenders.
person who solves problems creatively
She is a lateral thinker who finds unique solutions.
job change without promotion or demotion
She made a lateral move to a different department.
movement to a different job without promotion
She accepted a lateral transfer to the marketing department.
pass thrown sideways or backward in football
He made a lateral pass to his teammate.
exercise targeting shoulder muscles by lifting weights out to the sides
He incorporated lateral raises into his workout to strengthen his deltoids..
rapid diagnostic test for detecting specific substances
The doctor used a lateral flow test to check for the virus.
progressive neurological disease causing muscle weakness and atrophy
He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis last year..
chronic disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spine
Lateral sclerosis leads to muscle weakness and atrophy.
located on or relating to the back and side
The dorso-lateral surface of the brain is visible here.
side-to-side reference line used to measure position or rotation
The airplane pitches around its lateral axis during takeoff and landing.
body position lying on the side
The patient was placed in lateral decubitus for the X-ray.
body position lying on the side
The patient was placed in lateral decubitus position for the surgery.
painful elbow tendon inflammation from overuse
He was diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis after months of tennis.
sideways spread or projection from a central line surface or structure
The lateral extension of the bridge supports increased the overall width.
force pushing sideways on an object relative to its main direction
The bridge design must withstand strong lateral force from wind.
sensory system in fish detecting vibrations and movements
The shark's lateral line helps it sense prey even in murky waters..
sideways force pushing on a structure like wind, earth, or earthquakes
The building must resist a strong lateral load during an earthquake.
pressure exerted horizontally by soil or fluids on a structure
Engineers calculated the lateral pressure acting on the basement walls.
the longest extraocular muscle moving the eye outward
The lateral rectus helps in looking to the side.
outer side area of a solid shape, excluding base and top
The lateral surface of the cylinder was painted bright blue.
one of two cavities in the brain containing cerebrospinal fluid
The MRI showed an enlargement of the lateral ventricle.
Origin of lateral
Latin, lateralis (side)
Terms with lateral included in their meaning
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aircraft control
lever controlling aircraft's lateral and longitudinal movements
medical
condition known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
geography
lateral ridge or projection from a mountain or hill
strategy
make a strategic lateral move
arch support
solid structure supporting lateral pressure of an arch or vault
materials
ratio of lateral strain to axial strain in materials
medical
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
architecture
lateral division in a church separated by columns
botany
lateral shoot or branch of a plant
medical
relating to the lateral tarsal bone near the outer heel
physical
characterized by a lateral movement to avoid
medical
sixth cranial nerve that controls lateral eye movement
biology
nerve controlling lateral eye movement
acr: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
disease affecting nerve cells in the brain
aviation
angle between aircraft's lateral axis and horizontal
aviation
crosswind affecting an aircraft's lateral stability
medical
the most lateral point on the mandible condyle
mechanical
axle allowing lateral movement to handle misalignment
medical
small channel connecting lateral and third ventricles in the brain
neuroanatomy
brain structure within the lateral sulcus
acr: lateral collateral ligament
ligament on the outer side of the knee
acr: lateral flow device
device for quick medical tests
acr: lateral flow test
quick test to check for illness
medical
muscle lateral to the semispinalis in the back
Examples of lateral in a sentence
She felt a lateral shift in her career path. He made a lateral shift to the left. The crab's lateral movement was fascinating to watch. Her lateral approach impressed the interviewers. The team used lateral methods to innovate. The lateral airflow was crucial for the sound.
Lateral sounds are common in many languages. The linguist explained the lateral in the lecture. Students practiced the lateral sound in class. The lateral was intercepted by the opposing team. A quick lateral changed the course of the game. He was a lateral, bringing fresh ideas to the team. The company hired a lateral to fill the vacant position. The botanist noted the lateral on the plant's stem. Gardeners often trim laterals to shape the plant.
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- French:latéral, passe latérale, ...
- German:seitlich, Laterallaut, ...
- Italian:laterale, passaggio laterale, ...
- Spanish:lateral, sonido lateral, ...
- Portuguese:lateral, passe lateral, ...
- Chinese:侧面的, 边音, ...
- Japanese:側面の, ラテラル, ...
- Arabic:جانِبِيّ, صوت جانِبي, ...
- Hebrew:צִדִּי, עִיצּוּר צִדִּי, ...
- Russian:боковой, боковой звук, ...
- Ukrainian:бічний, бічний звук, ...
- Hindi:पार्श्व, पार्श्व ध्वनि, ...
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