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bilaterally

/ˌbaɪˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl.i/
bi · lat · er · al · ly
Adjective:bilateral
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• adverb

1

In a way that involves or affects two parties, countries, or sides equally and reciprocally.

Example

"The two neighboring nations agreed to resolve the trade dispute bilaterally rather than through an international tribunal."

2

On or affecting both sides of the body or a central axis, especially in biology and medicine.

Example

"Most vertebrates are bilaterally symmetrical, having matching anatomical structures on the left and right sides."

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• Rhymes for bilaterally

• Nearby Words

bikini
bikinied
bilateral
bilaterally
bilbao
bilberry
bilbrough

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'bilateral' (from New Latin 'bilateralis', combining Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'latus' meaning 'side') and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bilaterally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bilaterally
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