Lateral (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Situated at or extending to the side; "the lateral branches of a tree"; "shot out sidelong boughs"- Tennyson.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The dance move involved a lateral shift of the body weight to maintain balance.
• The architect positioned large windows to capture natural light on the lateral sides of the building.
• In anatomy, the lateral muscles are located on the sides of the spine and help stabilize it.
• The bike path was designed with a lateral buffer zone separating cyclists from cars.
• The tree's lateral roots grew outward much farther than expected, affecting the garden's design.

Synonyms

• Sidelong

Meaning ²

Lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body; "lateral lemniscus".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The lateral lemniscus plays a crucial role in the auditory system, helping to process sound information.
• The radiologist examined the lateral X-rays of the patient's spine to look for signs of a herniated disc.
• The brain's lateral ventricles contain cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions and protects the brain.
• In anatomy, the lateral line refers to a system of sensory organs found in aquatic animals, used to detect movement and vibrations.
• A lateral meniscectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a torn lateral meniscus in the knee joint.