lateral

/ˈlæt(ə)ɹəl/adj
High School
1

Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane.

2

Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.

3

Acting or placed at right angles to a line of motion or strain.

4

At the same level in hierarchy or rank, especially pertaining to a movement that does not involve a change in rank, status, or level.

5

Non-linear or unconventional, as in, lateral thinking.

6

(of a consonant, especially the English clear l) Pertaining to speech sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tongue, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing