Bilateral definition

bī-lătər-əl

Having or formed of two sides; two-sided.

adjective

Relating to the right and left sides of the body or of a body structure.

adjective

Affecting or undertaken by two sides equally; binding on both parties.

A bilateral agreement; bilateral negotiations.

adjective

Arranged symmetrically on opposite sides of an axis.

adjective

Relating to both the right and the left side of the body or of a body structure.

Bilateral mastectomy.

adjective

The definition of bilateral is having or affecting two sides.

An example of bilateral used as an adjective is in the phrase a "bilateral promise" which means a promise that affects two parties.

adjective

Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.

adjective

Of, having, or involving two sides, halves, factions, etc.

adjective

Having terms affecting both sides reciprocally.

A bilateral pact.

adjective

Having or formed of two sides; two-sided.

adjective

Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.

adjective

Having two sides.

adjective

Involving both sides equally.

adjective

(of an agreement) Binding on both of the two parties involved.

adjective

Having bilateral symmetry.

adjective

(anthropology) Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family.

adjective

Origin of bilateral