lateral
//ˈlæt.ər.əl//
Adjective
lateralCanonical form
1
Relating to, situated at, or extending toward the side.
The doctor examined the lateral side of the patient's knee.
2
Involving movement or thinking in an indirect or unconventional way.
Lateral thinking helped her find a creative solution to the problem.
Noun
lateralSingular
lateralsPlural
1
A side part or extension, especially a lateral branch or shoot of a plant.
The gardener pruned the laterals to encourage the main stem to grow stronger.
2
A lateral pass in American football.
The quarterback threw a lateral to the running back.