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adj
Characteristic of lateralism; pertaining to the interactions of opposing interests of equal power.
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adj
Favoring a lateral approach or explanation over one that involves a different direction, such as a vertical one.
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noun
One who engages in lateral thinking.
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noun
One who favors a lateral approach or explanation over one that involves a different direction.
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noun
One who favors lateralism.
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History
From lateral + -ist.
