lateralizing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlæt.ə.rə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
KK: /ˈlætərəlˌaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or situated at the side; moving or extending sideways.
Example
The lateralizing effect of the treatment was observed in the patient's response.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more lateralizing
Superlative: most lateralizing
Conversation
Have you ever heard about the concept of lateralizing in brain functions?
Yeah, I think it refers to how different sides of the brain handle certain tasks.
Exactly! Some people are more left-brained while others are right-brained, which is so interesting.
It really is! I wonder how that affects our learning styles.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
side
horizontal
flank
Antonyms
central
vertical
medial
verb
Definition
To move or position something to the side or laterally.
Example
The doctor is lateralizing the patient's movements to assess their coordination.
Tense Forms
Past: lateralized
Past Participle: lateralized
Conversation
I read an article about lateralizing brain functions recently.
That sounds interesting! What does it mean exactly?
It’s about how different sides of the brain handle different tasks.
Root Explanation
Lateralizing → It is formed from "lateral" (from Latin "lateralis", meaning of the side) and "-izing" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process or action). The word "lateralizing" means the process of moving or relating to the side.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is related to the 'side' ('lateral') and the action of making it so ('-izing'). This helps you remember that lateralizing refers to the process of relating to the side.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.