adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In collateral relation; not lineally.
2. 2
   Side by side; by the side.

   "These pulleys […] placed collaterally."

3. 3
   In an indirect or subordinate manner; indirectly.

   "The will hath force upon the conscience collaterally and indirectly."

Synonyms

All synonyms

abreast

Example

More examples

"These pulleys […] placed collaterally."

Etymology

From collateral + -ly.

Related phrases

side by side

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