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bilaterally

bi·lat·er·al
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahy-lat-er-uh l]
    • /baɪˈlæt ər əl/
    • /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-lat-er-uh l]
    • /baɪˈlæt ər əl/

Definitions of bilaterally word

  • adjective bilaterally pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like: a bilateral agreement; bilateral sponsorship. 1
  • adjective bilaterally located on opposite sides of an axis; two-sided, especially when of equal size, value, etc. 1
  • adjective bilaterally Biology. pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc. 1
  • adjective bilaterally Chiefly Law. (of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations. 1
  • adjective bilaterally through both parents equally: bilateral affiliation. Compare unilateral (def 7). 1
  • noun bilaterally Informal. a bilateral agreement, especially regarding international trade. 1

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Origin of bilaterally

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; bi-1 + lateral

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Parts of speech for Bilaterally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bilaterally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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