bilateral
Translation
bilateral
Examples
They signed a bilateral trade agreement.
They signed a bilateral trade agreement.
The patient has bilateral hearing loss.
The patient has bilateral hearing loss.
Grammar Patterns
bilateral ((noun)) affecting two sides or parties They signed a bilateral agreement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: two-sided, mutual, reciprocal
Etymology
From Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'latus' meaning 'side'. Literally 'having two sides'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'bi-' means 'two', like in 'bicycle' (two wheels). So, bilateral involves two sides or parties.