lateral
[adjective]
Synonyms: sideways, edgeways, flanking

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lat‧e‧ral /ˈlætərəl/ adjective formal
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin; Origin: lateralis, from latus 'side']

1. relating to the sides of something, or movement to the side:
The wall is weak and requires lateral support.

2. relating to positions, jobs, relationships etc that are at the same level or rank:
Employees can expect lateral moves to different departments, to gain experience.
—laterally adverb

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