latero-, later-, lateri-, -lateral, -laterally
(Latin: side, sideways; flank)
octolateral
posterolateral
Situated posteriorly and to one side.
quadrilateral
quadrilaterally
septilateral
trilateral
1. A three-sided figure; a triangle.
2. Having or involving three sides, countries, or parties.
2. Having or involving three sides, countries, or parties.
trilateralism
The practice of engaging in three-party relations, agreements, or negotiations.
trilaterally
unilateral (adjective), more unilateral, most unilateral
1. A reference to an action which has been decided on and which affects only one country, side, person, etc. involved: Only one nation resolved to carry out a unilateral disarmament, and it proved to be most difficult to accomplish.
2. Relating to or affecting only one side of an organ of the body or any other structure: Jeff's nose was examined for obstructing polyps and they were found to be unilateral, or in his left nostril, and not bilateral.
3. Etymology: from Latin unus, "one, unique" + lateralis or latus, "sided" or "the side, the flank of humans or animals."
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2. Relating to or affecting only one side of an organ of the body or any other structure: Jeff's nose was examined for obstructing polyps and they were found to be unilateral, or in his left nostril, and not bilateral.
3. Etymology: from Latin unus, "one, unique" + lateralis or latus, "sided" or "the side, the flank of humans or animals."
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unilateralism
unilateralist
unilaterally
