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bilaterality

bilaterality

8.6
Having the same shape on both sides of the middle line of a body or object
  • noun
  • /baɪˌlætəˈrælɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bilateralidad
  • In nature, many animals exhibit bilaterality, which allows for balanced movement and stability.
  • develop bilaterality

Examples

  • Those with other types of audiograms had an approximately equal possibility of developing bilaterality; 20% to 35% of each category developed bilaterality (Table 2).

    Academic text (1995)
  • The actual incidence of bilaterality more likely approximates 50%, as has been described by Stahle and others.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Generally, those with better hearing thresholds at the first examination had less tendency to develop bilaterality.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Age of onset and incidence of bilaterality were studied.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Age of onset was not significantly correlated with bilaterality.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Those with other types of audiograms had an approximately equal possibility of developing bilaterality; 20% to 35% of each category developed bilaterality (Table 2).

    Academic text (1995)
  • Patients with Type A peak audiograms had the lowest possibility of bilaterality (14.28%).

    Academic text (1995)
  • The artist's sculpture demonstrated bilaterality, with both sides mirroring each other perfectly.

  • The design of the building was praised for its bilaterality, creating a harmonious look from both sides.

Synonyms

bilateral symmetry
vsbilaterality
  • Specialized
6.6

A shape or body with matching left and right sides

is the single-word technical label used in formal scientific language
bilateralism
vsbilaterality
  • Specialized
8.9

A shape or body with the same left and right sides like a butterfly

refers to the general quality of both sides being alike rather than perfect copies
symmetricalness
vsbilaterality
6.7

Two parts that look the same on each side of a middle line

applies specifically to matching left and right sides across a central vertical plane

How Symmetrical

bilaterality
  • Specialized
8.6
asymmetry
19 6.5

Surface Forms

bilaterality singular
bilateralties plural

Morphology

bilaterality = bilateral (transparent) = bi + lateral + ity

Regular nominalization of the adjective 'bilateral' by the productive suffix '-ity' to indicate the state or quality.

Etymology

Bilaterality comes from the parts bi- meaning 'two' and lateral meaning 'side', the same bi- you see in bicycle. So bilaterality means having the same left and right sides.