lateral

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: lat-er-al (3)
English Definition

Relating to, or affecting the side or sides.

Example Sentence

Crabs move in a lateral direction.

US IPA /ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
UK IPA /ˈlæt.ər.əl/

Synonyms

sideways sideward flanking marginal

Antonyms

central vertical linear