multilateral的词源

英文词源

multilateral (adj.)

also multi-lateral, 1690s, in geometry, "having many sides," from multi- + Latin latus (genitive lateris) "side" (see oblate (n.)). Figurative use by 1748. Meaning "pertaining to three or more countries" is from 1802. Related: Multilaterally.

中文词源

multilateral：多边的，涉及多方的，多国参与的  

词根词缀： -multi-多(重)的 + -later-边,侧 + -al形容词词尾

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：multilateral 词源，multilateral 含义。

multilateral：多边的

multi-,许多，多个，-later,边，词源同unilateral.