Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ipsilateral

/ˌɪpsɪˈlætəɹəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.02 in modern English

Syllables: ip-si-lat-er-al
IPA: /ˌɪpsɪˈlætəɹəl/

13

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

On the same side of the body.

Example Sentences

"The stroke was characterised by ipsilateral paralysis."

Etymology

From ipsi- + lateral.

Inflected Forms

ipselateral (alternative)

Derived Forms

ipsilaterality ipsilaterally

Frequently Paired Words

ipsilesional

Synonyms

homolateral

Antonyms

contralateral

Rhymes With

lateral right lateral left lateral bilateral collateral unilateral multilateral trilateral quadrilateral equilateral contralateral dorsolateral

Questions

How do you pronounce ipsilateral?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪpsɪˈlætəɹəl/.
What does ipsilateral mean?: On the same side of the body.
Where does ipsilateral come from?: From ipsi- + lateral.

How to pronounce ipsilateral

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