Lateral
/ˈlæt.ɹəl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters
Definition of Lateral
noun
adjective
- To the side; of or pertaining to the side.
"Instead of a promotion, I opted for a lateral move to a similar position in the marketing department."
- Non-linear or unconventional, as in, lateral thinking.
- Pertaining to the left or right of the body; further from the midline.
"A fish senses changes in hydrodynamic pressure with its lateral line."
- At right angles to a line of motion or strain.
- Pertaining to sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
sidesidely
ANTONYMS
mediallongitudinalvertical