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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | lateralis, from latus 'side' |
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lat‧e‧ral
formal
formal1 relating to the sides of something, or movement to the side : The wall is weak and requires lateral support.
The wall is weak and requires lateral support.2 relating to positions, jobs, relationships etc that are at the same level or rank : Employees can expect lateral moves to different departments, to gain experience.
Employees can expect lateral moves to different departments, to gain experience. —laterally adverb
