Betydning af ordet “lateral”

Lateral er et adjektiv, der beskriver noget, der ligger på siden af eller væk fra midten. Ordet bruges ofte til at beskrive bevægelser eller positioner, der sker eller forekommer til siden af en central linje eller akse. Det kan også henvise til noget, der sker på en bestemt side af en genstand, organisme eller struktur.

Eksempler på brug

  • Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono.
  • When designing a building, architects often consider the lateral stability of the structure.
  • In anatomy, the lateral side of the body is the outer side.
  • Drivers should always check their vehicles blind spot when making a lateral lane change.
  • The lateral movement of the waves created a calming effect on the shore.
  • Lateral violence in the workplace can have detrimental effects on employee morale.
  • A lateral pass in football is when the ball is passed sideways instead of forward.
  • The company implemented a lateral transfer policy to allow employees to explore different roles.
  • During the training session, the coach emphasized the importance of lateral agility drills.
  • The lateral roots of the tree spread out widely, providing stability to the trunk.
  • She suffered a lateral ankle sprain while playing basketball.
  • Marine biologists study the lateral line system in fish to understand their sense of touch.
  • The lateral beam of sunlight illuminated the room, creating a warm glow.
  • The lateral acceleration of the car was tested on the track to evaluate its performance.
  • He exhibited good lateral thinking skills by proposing an innovative solution to the problem.
  • The computer programmer made a lateral move to the design team for a change of pace.
  • Patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, often experience pain on the outer side of the elbow.
  • The lateral shift in consumer preferences influenced the companys marketing strategy.
  • She demonstrated exceptional lateral speed during the sprint race.
  • Archaeologists discovered a lateral entrance to the ancient tomb, hidden from plain view.

Synonymer

  • Sideværts: I retning væk fra midten, mod en af siderne.
  • Horisontal: Liggende i en retning vinkelret på vertikalen.
  • Vandret: I en retning parallelt med jordens overflade.
  • Skrå: I en vinkel eller hældning i forhold til en given retnings linje.
  • Parallel: To linjer eller flader, der aldrig mødes og er lige langt fra hinanden hele vejen.

Antonymer

  • Medial: Relating to the middle or center of something
  • Central: Relating to the core or main part of something
  • Concentric: Having a common center
  • Axial: Relating to an axis or central line
  • Longitudinal: Extending in the direction of the length

Etymologi

Ordet lateral stammer fra det latinske ord lateralis, som betyder beliggende ved siden af.