colateral

collateral

adjective koh-lah-teh-RAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin collateralis (alongside).

Also means

lateral; indirect

Usage Note

Colateral describes something alongside or secondary to the main thing — daños colaterales ('collateral damage') is the most common phrase learners encounter. In anatomy it refers to side branches of vessels or nerves. In family law it denotes relatives who are not in a direct line of descent.

Examples

"El ataque causó daños colaterales en edificios civiles."

Natural Translation

The attack caused collateral damage to civilian buildings.

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