Bilateral

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Pronunciation: /baɪˈlætərəl/

Definitions of bilateral

noun a bilateral agreement or treaty between two countries

Example Sentences

A1 A bilateral agreement was signed between the two countries.

A2 The bilateral trade between the two nations has increased significantly.

B1 The bilateral talks between the leaders aimed to strengthen diplomatic ties.

B2 The bilateral negotiations resulted in a mutually beneficial agreement.

C1 The bilateral relationship between the neighboring countries is complex and multifaceted.

C2 The bilateral cooperation in the field of science and technology has led to groundbreaking discoveries.

adjective relating to, involving, or affecting two sides or both sides

Example Sentences

A1 The agreement was a bilateral deal between two countries.

A2 They signed a bilateral agreement to cooperate on environmental issues.

B1 The bilateral trade agreement between the two countries boosted their economies.

B2 The bilateral negotiations resulted in a mutually beneficial treaty.

C1 The bilateral talks between the leaders addressed key security concerns.

C2 The bilateral relationship between the neighboring countries has remained strong for decades.

Examples of bilateral in a Sentence

formal The two countries signed a bilateral agreement to strengthen economic cooperation.

informal They have a bilateral trade deal that benefits both sides.

slang Let's keep this bilateral discussion between us for now.

figurative Their relationship is like a bilateral contract, with each party having specific obligations.

Grammatical Forms of bilateral

past tense

bilateralized

plural

bilaterals

comparative

more bilateral

superlative

most bilateral

present tense

bilateral

future tense

will bilateralize

perfect tense

has bilateralized

continuous tense

is bilateralizing

singular

bilateral

positive degree

bilateral

infinitive

to bilateralize

gerund

bilateralizing

participle

bilateralized

Origin and Evolution of bilateral

First Known Use: 1750 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'bilateral' originated from the Latin word 'bilateralis', which is derived from the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, and 'lateralis' meaning side.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in anatomical contexts to describe structures or organisms that have two sides or symmetrical halves, the term 'bilateral' has evolved to also refer to agreements or relationships involving two parties or countries.