Synonyms for lateral

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Adjective

Antonyms

vertical, medial, bilateral

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   To the side; of or pertaining to the side. Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.

   A fish senses changes in hydrodynamic pressure with its lateral line.

Related words

Word family

laterality laterally

Phrases

lateral sclerosis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis lateral fricative lateral gene transfer lateral hood lateral pass lateral raise lateral rectus

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

side¹

8 letters

sidelong