Meaning of Collateral

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Collateral

1. 1
   a.

   Coming from, being on, or directed toward, the side; as, collateral pressure.

2. 2
   a.

   Acting in an indirect way.

3. 3
   a.

   Related to, but not strictly a part of, the main thing or matter under consideration; hence, subordinate; not chief or principal; as, collateral interest; collateral issues.

4. 4
   a.

   Tending toward the same conclusion or result as something else; additional; as, collateral evidence.

5. 5
   a.

   Descending from the same stock or ancestor, but not in the same line or branch or one from the other; -- opposed to lineal.

6. 6
   n.

   A collateral relative.

7. 7
   n.

   Collateral security; that which is pledged or deposited as collateral security.

8. 8
   a.

   Coming from, being on, or directed toward, the side; as, collateral pressure.

9. 9
   a.

   Acting in an indirect way.

10. 10
    a.

    Related to, but not strictly a part of, the main thing or matter under consideration; hence, subordinate; not chief or principal; as, collateral interest; collateral issues.

11. 11
    a.

    Tending toward the same conclusion or result as something else; additional; as, collateral evidence.

12. 12
    a.

    Descending from the same stock or ancestor, but not in the same line or branch or one from the other; -- opposed to lineal.

13. 13
    n.

    A collateral relative.

14. 14
    n.

    Collateral security; that which is pledged or deposited as collateral security.