Word: lateral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lat
er
al
Definition: Pertaining to sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.
Morphemes:
Affix: lateral
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: latus
Language: la
Decoded: latus
Meaning: the side or flank
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al