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laterality vs localisation

localisation vs laterality

laterality and localisation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
laterality Yes No No No
localisation Yes No No No
As nouns, localisation is a hypernym of laterality; that is, localisation is a word with a broader meaning than laterality:
  • laterality: localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
  • localisation: (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
laterality (noun) localisation (noun)
superior development of one side of the body a determination of the place where something is
the property of using one hand more than the other (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
Difference between laterality and localisation

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