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    Lateral (en. Side)

    /la.te.ral/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of a figure or body that is situated to one side.
    The side of the house was decorated with plants.
    El lateral de la casa estaba decorado con plantas.
    Faction or aspect of a matter that is not the main one.
    The lateral aspect of the discussion was ignored by everyone.
    El lateral de la discusión fue ignorado por todos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lateralis', meaning 'of the sides'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lateral thinking
    Thinking that seeks innovative and creative solutions.
    lateral thinking
    lateral movement
    Movement or displacement to the sides.
    lateral movement

    Related Words

    latent
    That which is hidden or not manifested.
    latente
    latitude
    Angular distance of a point with respect to the equator.
    latitud

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a comfort zone.
    Don't stay lateral, seek new challenges.
    No te quedes lateral, busca nuevos retos.
    To speak without commitment.
    His response was very lateral, he didn’t take a stand.
    Su respuesta fue muy lateral, no se mojó.