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lateral

adjective

/ˈlætərəl/

Meaning

Relating to the side or sideways movement.

The football player made a quick lateral pass.

lateral thinking

sideways, oblique, sideward, horizontal

vertical, central, direct

lateral pass, lateral thinking, lateral movement, lateral view

relating to the north or situated in the north

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

clearly seen or understood; obvious

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.