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Webster 1913 Edition
Bilateral
Bi-lat′er-al
,Adj.
[Pref.
bi-
+ lateral
: cf. F. bilatéral
.] 1.
Having two sides; arranged upon two sides; affecting two sides or two parties.
2.
(Biol.)
Of or pertaining to the two sides of a central area or organ, or of a central axis;
as,
. bilateral
symmetry in animals, where there is a similarity of parts on the right and left sides of the bodyWebster 1828 Edition
Bilateral
BILAT'ERAL
,Adj.
Definition 2024
bilateral
bilateral
See also: bilatéral
English
Adjective
bilateral (comparative more bilateral, superlative most bilateral)
- Having two sides
- Involving both sides equally.
- (of an agreement) Binding on both of the two parties involved.
- Having bilateral symmetry.
- (anthropology) Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family.
Derived terms
- isobilateral
Translations
having two sides
involving both sides equally
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having bilateral symmetry
involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family
Noun
bilateral (plural bilaterals)
- A meeting between two people or groups
Luxembourgish
Adjective
bilateral (masculine bilateralen, neuter bilateraalt, not comparable)