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bilateral

Pronunciation: /baɪˈlætəɹəl/

The English word “bilateral” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having two sides.
  2. Involving both sides equally.
  3. Binding on both of the two parties involved.
  4. Having bilateral symmetry.
  5. Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family (bilateral linearity).

noun

  1. A meeting between two people or groups.

Etymology

From bi- + lateral.

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