bilateral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving two parties or sides, especially when dealing with each other.

  - "The bilateral agreement between the two countries was signed last week."
  - "Bilateral negotiations are often more productive than multilateral ones."

• adjective

  Having or using two sides or parts, especially when mirroring each other.

  - "The human body has a bilateral symmetry."
  - "The bilateral brain is divided into two hemispheres."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with bilateral
lateral , ateral , materal , vocational

---

Variants

List of all variants of bilateral that leads to same result
bilateral , bilateralism , bilateralisms , bilaterally , bilateral symmetries , bilateral symmetry

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'bilateralis', meaning 'pertaining to both sides'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'bilateral' is commonly used in diplomacy and international relations.

2. In biology, the term 'bilateral symmetry' refers to the presence of left-right symmetry in organisms.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. multilateral: Relating to or involving many parties or sides.

2. symmetry: The quality of having exact correspondence at different points.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'bilateral' is often used in the context of diplomacy and international relations. In science, it is used to describe organisms with symmetry along a single plane.

How to Memorize "bilateral"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two sides or parties working together.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'lateral' and remember the 'bi' means 'two'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BILAT' for 'Both Sides At Table'.

---

Memorize "bilateral" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize bilateral is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.