Bilateral
(adjective)
- Involving two parties or sides.
- Relating to or affecting both sides of a body or an organism.
Origin:
From the latin word "bis" meaning "two" and "latus" meaning "side".
Examples:
- The treaty was signed in a bilateral ceremony.
- The bilateral talks between the two countries lasted for three days.
- The bilateral trade agreement was a major step forward in their relations.
- Bilateral symmetry is a characteristic of most animals.
- The bilateral hearing loss was caused by a congenital disorder.