lateralization

lat·er·al·i·za·tion

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-er-uh-luh-zey-shuh n]
- /ˌlæt ər ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-er-uh-luh-zey-shuh n]
- /ˌlæt ər ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of lateralization word

noun lateralization functional specialization of the brain, with some skills, as language, occurring primarily in the left hemisphere and others, as the perception of visual and spatial relationships, occurring primarily in the right hemisphere. 1
noun lateralization Localization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain. 1
noun lateralization the limitation of a bodily function, such as speech or handedness, to one side of the brain 0
noun lateralization the control of some physical or mental function by one side of the body or either hemisphere of the brain 0

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Origin of lateralization

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; lateral + -ization

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Parts of speech for Lateralization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lateralization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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