Lateral synonyms and antonyms

lăt'ər-əl

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parallel (related)
The definition of parallel is extending in the same direction and at the same distance apart.
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pass
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oblique
(--- Mathematics) Designating geometric lines or planes that are neither parallel nor perpendicular.
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side-by-side
Alternative spelling of side-by-side.
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side (related)
Minor; incidental:
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sideward
Toward or at one side.
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sideways
With the side forward:
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flanking
Present participle of flank.
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central (antonym)
Having dominant or controlling power or influence:
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centered (antonym)
Being at or placed in the center.
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linear (related)
The definition of linear is consisting of or using lines.
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lateral-pass
(American football) any hand-off, whether lateral or backward
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posterior (related)
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transverse (related)
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vertical (related)
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horizontal (related)
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laterally (related)
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medial (related)
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axial (related)
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distal (related)
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anterior (related)
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anteriorly (related)
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  • Two lateral tunnels were also constructed, making the total length 63 m.

  • To the outer end of this lateral wire a condenser was attached and the coherer inserted between the condenser and the earth.

  • When the lateral forces are too great to be controlled " climbing " occurs.

  • The lateral hoofs are well developed.

  • Trophosome (only known in one genus), polyps with two tentacles forming a creeping colony; gonosome, free medusae with four, six or more radial canals, giving off one or more lateral branches which run to the margin of the umbrella, with the stomach produced into four, six or more lobes, upon which the gonads are developed; the mouth with four lips or with a folded margin; the tentacles simple, arranged evenly round the margin of the umbrella.

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