Using reasoned thought in a non-standard, or non-linear logical, way to find a solution to a problem.

(geology) Describes the relative motion of two blocks along a strike-slip fault. From a plan-view perspective, as if standing on the fault line, the right block moves towards, and the left block moves away.

plural of lateral area

(geometry) The sum of the areas of the lateral (vertical) faces of a cylinder, cone, frustum, or the like. / (medicine, dated) A particular part of the medulla oblongata.

(mycology) The area of divergent hyphae which is on either side of the central zone (mediostratum).

(geology) Describes the relative motion of two blocks along a strike-slip fault. From a plan view perspective, as if standing on the fault line, the left block moves towards, and the right block moves away.

(anatomy) The longest of the four extraocular muscles of the eyeball in the orbit, which arises by two heads from the border of the optic foramen and inserts into the lateral aspect of the sclera.

(botany) Meristem forming a cylinder within some plants' organs (primarily stems, branches and roots) and allowing them to increase in girth (lateral growth).

(weightlifting) A shoulder exercise in which the arm is raised and lowered against resistance – such as through use of a dumbbell, cable, or resistance band –, isolating the deltoids.

plural of lateral raise