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Synonyms for lateral

Grammar : Adj
Spell : lat-er-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæt ər əl

Définition of lateral

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French latéral and directly from Latin lateralis "belonging to the side," from latus (genitive lateris) "side" (see oblate (n.)). As a noun, from 1630s, "a side part." As a type of pass to the side in U.S. football, it is attested from 1934. Related: Laterally.
  • adj sideways
Example sentences :
  • In respect to lateral communications Italy had the advantage.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • This gave the Germans a perfect system of lateral communications.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • The bema and the two lateral chapels have cross-groined vaults.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
  • The stem is lateral or wanting, when present it is continuous with the cap.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
  • The stem is eccentric, lateral, very short or lacking altogether.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
  • Accessory carinae: in Orthoptera the lateral carinae of the face.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Pleural pieces: the lateral sclerites of the thorax; see pleura.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Pterygium: a lateral expansion of the snout of some Coleoptera.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Superlinguae: the lateral pair of organs of hypo-pharynx in Thysanura.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • In the lateral ventricles there were from six to eight ounces of water.
  • Extract from : « Remarks on the Subject of Lactation » by Edward Morton

Antonyms for lateral

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