bilateral

CEFRC1

/baɪˈlætəɹəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    having identical parts on each side of an axis.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Binding on both of the two parties involved.

Examples

  • What will become of our close relations if the bilateral security treaty expires?

  • Cephalopods are marine animals characterised by tentacles and bilateral body symmetry.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Involving both sides equally.

  2. Having two sides.

  3. Having bilateral symmetry.

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Origin

adjective

From bi- + lateral.