/kəˈlætəɹəl/► audioScrabble 12Words With Friends 16
Definition
noun a security pledged for the repayment of a loan.
adjective descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
— synonyms: indirect
adjective serving to support or corroborate.
— synonyms: confirmative, confirming, confirmatory, corroborative, corroboratory, substantiating, substantiative, validating
adjective additional but secondary.
adjective situated or running side by side.
adjective occurring with or following as a consequence.
— synonyms: attendant, consequent, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant, sequent
Examples
“Besides the arteries blood streams through numerous veins we call collaterals.”
“Although not a direct cause, the border skirmish was certainly a collateral incitement for the war.”
“Uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces are collateral relatives.”