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left-slanting

left-slanting

6.8
Letters in handwriting that tilt toward the left
  • adjective
translation icon : inclinación izquierda
  • Her left-slanting handwriting is difficult to read.

Examples

  • His signature was easily recognized by its left-slanting letters and unique loops.

  • The teacher noted that his left-slanting letters were unusual.

  • A left-slanting script is often associated with introverted or cautious individuals.

  • The graphologist noted the left-slanting style in her handwriting sample.

  • A left-slanting script can indicate that the writer is more reserved or reflective.

  • His documents featured a distinct left-slanting handwriting style that was easily identifiable.

  • She was proud of her left-slanting letters, which were a reflection of her unique personality.

Synonyms

backhand
vsleft-slanting
8.0

Letters that slant to the left in writing

specifies the backward slant goes from right to left

How Left-Slanting

left-slanting
6.8
upright
44 2.7

Surface Forms

left-slanting positive

Morphology

left-slanting = left + slanting (transparent) = left + slant + ing

A straightforward compound of 'left' + 'slanting' meaning slanting toward the left, which learners can derive from the components.

Etymology

Left-slanting comes from left ('the direction to the left') and slant ('to lean'), so it simply describes handwriting that leans back toward the left, with letters slanting from right to left.