Lateral meaning and example sentences

Learning Lateral in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Lateral: Yanal, yan

Example sentences

  • Lateral thinking allows individuals to approach complex problems from unconventional and creative angles.
  • Lateral thinking allows individuals to approach complex problems from unconventional and creative angles. (Yanal düşünme, bireylerin karmaşık problemlere alışılmadık ve yaratıcı açılardan yaklaşmalarına olanak tanır.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Lateral when the meaning is "Yanal, yan".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Lateral with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.