Definitions
Lateral - as a noun
Lateral - as an adjective satellite
Situated at or extending to the side
Example: "The lateral branches of a tree"
Lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body
Example: "Lateral lemniscus"
Lateral - as a verb
To move (oneself or something) in a lateral direction.
To execute a lateral pass.
Lateral - as an adjective
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.
Example: "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.
Example: "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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Word Game Points
LATERAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
LATERAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
LATERAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
