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Meaning ofcollateralin English

collateral

us//kəˈlæ.tər.əl//uk//ˌkɒ.ləˈtɛər.əl//

Pluralcollaterals

Definitions

Adjective
1. occurring side by side; parallel
  The roads ran collateral to the river for several miles.
2. accompanying; corresponding to something
  The collateral benefits of exercise include improved mental health.
3. coming from or directed at the side
  The surgeon made a collateral incision to avoid the main artery.
4. acting indirectly; having secondary effects
  The new policy has collateral consequences that affect the entire community.
5. running side by side; parallel
  The two roads ran collateral to each other in the countryside.
6. relating to loan security; financial guarantee
  The bank required collateral for the large business loan.
Noun
1. an asset pledged for loan repayment
  The company required collateral for the large business loan.
2. a branch of a bodily system
  The doctor studied the collateral blood vessels to understand the patient's condition.
3. marketing materials to aid sales; advertising content
  The company created collateral to promote their new product line.
4. a secondary blood vessel (alternate route for blood flow)
  The surgeon carefully examined the collateral blood vessels during the operation.