lateralist

== English == === Etymology === From lateral +‎ -ist. === Adjective === lateralist (comparative more lateralist, superlative most lateralist) Characteristic of lateralism; pertaining to the interactions of opposing interests of equal power. Favoring a lateral approach or explanation over one that involves a different direction, such as a vertical one. === Noun === lateralist (plural lateralists) One who engages in lateral thinking. One who favors a lateral approach or explanation over one that involves a different direction. One who favors lateralism.