Antonyms of adj bilateral

3 senses of bilateral

Sense 1
bilateral, isobilateral, bilaterally symmetrical, bilaterally symmetric -- (having identical parts on each side of an axis)

INDIRECT (VIA symmetrical) -> asymmetrical, asymmetric -- (characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components)

Sense 2
bilateral -- (affecting or undertaken by two parties; "a bilateral agreement between the United States and Japan")

INDIRECT (VIA reciprocal) -> nonreciprocal -- (not reciprocal)

Sense 3
bilateral, two-sided -- (having two sides or parts)

INDIRECT (VIA multilateral) -> unilateral, one-sided -- (involving only one part or side; "unilateral paralysis"; "a unilateral decision")

Similarity of adj bilateral

3 senses of bilateral

Sense 1
bilateral, isobilateral, bilaterally symmetrical, bilaterally symmetric -- (having identical parts on each side of an axis)
       => symmetrical (vs. asymmetrical), symmetric -- (having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts)

Sense 2
bilateral -- (affecting or undertaken by two parties; "a bilateral agreement between the United States and Japan")
       => reciprocal (vs. nonreciprocal), mutual -- (concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs")

Sense 3
bilateral, two-sided -- (having two sides or parts)
       => multilateral (vs. unilateral), many-sided -- (having many parts or sides)

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