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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlætərəl/
lateral means: At the same job level, without moving to a higher or lower rank.
adjective
At the same job level, without moving to a higher or lower rank.
- It was a lateral move within the company.
- She accepted a lateral transfer to the sales department.
- Would a lateral move help your career?
At the side of something, or moving towards the side.
- The exercise involves lateral movement.
- A lateral branch grew from the main stem.
- The bridge must resist strong lateral forces.
On the side of a body or body part, away from its centre.
- The scan showed damage to the lateral ligament.
- She felt pain on the lateral side of her knee.
- Both lateral muscles were examined.
Questions about lateral
What does lateral mean?
At the same job level, without moving to a higher or lower rank.
What is lateral in other languages?
Türkçe: aynı düzeyde · Español: lateral · Français: latéral · Deutsch: gleichrangig · Italiano: laterale · 日本語: 同格の
How do you pronounce lateral?
It is pronounced /ˈlætərəl/.
How do you use lateral in a sentence?
It was a lateral move within the company. She accepted a lateral transfer to the sales department.
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