bilateral
Pronunciation: [baɪˈlæt.ər.əl]
Word
Context: “relationship”
(adjective) this describes a situation where there are two sides or two parties involved. For example, when two countries work together, it's called a bilateral relationship because both sides are important.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral agreement to help each other with trade.
Example
The meeting was not bilateral; only one country participated.
Example
What are the benefits of having a bilateral agreement between two nations?
Context: “anatomy”
(adjective) when something is located on both sides of the body. For example, if a person has pain in both knees, it can be described as bilateral knee pain.
Example
The doctor noted that the patient had bilateral hearing loss.
Example
The athlete only experienced pain in one ankle, so it was not bilateral.
Example
Is your headache bilateral, or is it just on one side?
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