Lateral

Pronunciation: /ˈlætərəl/

Lateral (adjective)

  1. Moving or directed towards the side.
  2. Located on or relating to the side of something.

Examples

  • The dancer performed a lateral step gracefully.
  • He made a lateral move to avoid the obstacle.

Common collocations: lateral movement, lateral shift, lateral position, lateral view, lateral panel

Lateral (noun)

  1. A part or section that is on the side of something.

Examples

  • The car's lateral was damaged in the accident.
  • He inspected the lateral for any signs of wear.

Synonyms of Lateral

Neutral

Antonyms of Lateral

  • describing position relative to the center