Word: lateralward
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: la
ter
al
ward
Definition: In a lateral direction; towards the side of the body.
Morphemes:
Affix: lateral
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move (oneself or something) in a lateral direction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: latus
Language: la
Decoded: latus
Meaning: the side or flank
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al
Affix: -ward
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming adverbs denoting course or direction to, or motion or tendency toward, as in "backward; toward; forward", etc.