Definition:Prism/Lateral Face

Definition

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The lateral faces of a prism are the parallelogramic faces which join the bases.

In the above diagram, the faces $ABGF, BCHG, CDIH, DEJI$ and $EAFJ$ are the lateral faces of the prism.

Also known as
The lateral faces can also be referred to as the side faces.

Also see

 * Definition:Base of Prism
 * Definition:Lateral Edge of Prism