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bi·lat·er·al
(bī-lăt′ər-əl)adj.
1. Having or formed of two sides; two-sided.
2. Affecting or undertaken by two sides equally; binding on both parties: a bilateral agreement; bilateral negotiations.
3. Relating to both the right and the left side of the body or of a body structure: bilateral mastectomy.
4. Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.
bi·lat′er·al·ism n.
bi·lat′er·al·ly adv.
bi·lat′er·al·ness n.
bilateral
(baɪˈlætərəl)adj
1. having or involving two sides
2. affecting or undertaken by two parties; mutual: a bilateral treaty.
3. denoting or relating to bilateral symmetry
4. having identical sides or parts on each side of an axis; symmetrical
5. (Heraldry) sociol relating to descent through both maternal and paternal lineage. Compare unilateral5
6. (Education) Brit relating to an education that combines academic and technical courses
7. a bilateral meeting
biˈlaterally adv
bi•lat•er•al
(baɪˈlæt ər əl)adj.
1. pertaining to or involving two or both sides, factions, or the like: a bilateral agreement.
2. located on opposite sides of an axis.
3. Biol. pertaining to the right and left sides of a structure, plane, etc.
4. Law. (of a contract) binding the parties to reciprocal obligations.
5. through both parents equally: bilateral affiliation. Compare unilateral (def. 6).
[1765–75]
bi•lat′er•al•ism, bi•lat′er•al•ness, n.
bi•lat′er•al•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() symmetric, symmetrical - having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts |
2. | ![]() reciprocal, mutual - concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs" | |
3. | ![]() many-sided, multilateral - having many parts or sides |
Translations
ذو جانِبَيْن، ثُنائي
dvojstranný
bilateraltosidet
kétoldalú
tvíhliîa
dvišalis
divpusējs
dvojstranný
iki taraflıiki yanlı
bilateral
(baiˈlӕtərəl) adjective affecting, signed, or agreed, by two sides, countries etc. a bilateral agreement.
bi·lat·er·al
a. bilateral, que tiene o afecta dos lados.