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lateral in Tagalog

panagiliran

/ˈlæt(ə)ɹəl/

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British/ˈlat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/

lateral in Tagalog: panagiliran. In English, lateral means situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.

Tagalog words for lateral

of or pertaining to the side
panagiliran
pertaining to the left or right of the body
panagiliran

English meaning of lateral

  1. adjective Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.
  2. adjective Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
  3. adjective Acting or placed at right angles to a line of motion or strain.
  4. adjective At the same level in hierarchy or rank, especially pertaining to a movement that does not involve a change in rank, status, or level.

Full definition of lateral

lateral in a sentence

  • The medial side of the knee faces the other knee, while the outer side of the knee is lateral.
  • A fish senses changes in hydrodynamic pressure with its lateral line.
  • Instead of a promotion, I opted for a lateral move to a similar position in the marketing department.

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Questions about lateral in Tagalog

What is the meaning of lateral in Tagalog?
Lateral in Tagalog is panagiliran.
Ano ang lateral sa Tagalog?
Lateral: panagiliran.
What does lateral mean in English?
Lateral means situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.

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