English Explanatory Dictionary

bilateral

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having two sides.
  2. Involving both sides equally.
  3. Binding on both of the two parties involved.
  4. Having bilateral symmetry.
  5. Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family (bilateral linearity).
noun
  1. A meeting between two people or groups.

Pronunciation

/baɪˈlætəɹəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bilateral.wav

Word forms

bilateral more bilateral most bilateral bilaterals

Etymology

From bi- + lateral.

Derived words

bilateral descent bilateral gill trama bilateralism bilateralist bilaterality bilateralize bilaterally bilateralness bilateral pneumonia isobilateral nonbilateral
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