English adjective: bilateral | |||
1. | bilateral having identical parts on each side of an axis | ||
Synonyms | bilaterally symmetric, bilaterally symmetrical, isobilateral | ||
Similar | symmetric, symmetrical | ||
Antonyms | asymmetric, asymmetrical | ||
2. | bilateral affecting or undertaken by two parties | ||
Samples | A bilateral agreement between the United States and Japan. | ||
Similar | mutual, reciprocal | ||
Antonyms | nonreciprocal | ||
3. | bilateral having two sides or parts | ||
Synonyms | two-sided | ||
Similar | many-sided, multilateral | ||
Antonyms | unilateral, one-sided | ||