Pronunciation: /ˈlætərəl/
noun a lateral part, branch, or shoot
A1 I prefer to move laterally when I dance.
A2 The lateral movement of the car caused the accident.
B1 The coach emphasized the importance of lateral passes in soccer.
B2 The lateral spread of the wildfire was difficult to contain.
C1 The lateral thinking required for this project was impressive.
C2 Her lateral agility on the basketball court was unmatched.
adjective relating to the side or sides; situated at or extending to the side
A1 She took a few lateral steps to avoid the puddle.
A2 The lateral movement of the snake caught the attention of the hikers.
B1 The team used a lateral approach to solve the problem.
B2 The company implemented a lateral organizational structure to improve communication.
C1 The athlete's lateral agility was impressive during the game.
C2 The scientist conducted a study on the brain's lateralization of functions.
formal The lateral movement of the vehicle was smooth and controlled.
informal She tried to do a lateral pass in the game but missed the target.
slang I love watching basketball players do those sick laterals on the court.
figurative The company decided to take a lateral approach to solving the issue, rather than the traditional method.
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