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sidedness

sidedness

7.7
A preference for using one side of the body, for example one hand
  • noun
  • /ˈsaɪdədnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lateralidad
  • The teacher noticed the child's sidedness when he always kicked the ball with his right foot.

Examples

  • Physical therapists assess sidedness to design better rehabilitation programs for stroke patients.

  • Scientists study sidedness to understand why most people are right-handed.

  • The athlete's sidedness was evident during the competition.

  • Many people are unaware of their own sidedness.

  • The teacher noticed the child's sidedness when he always kicked the ball with his right foot.

  • Physical therapists assess sidedness to design better rehabilitation programs for stroke patients.

  • Many people are unaware of their own sidedness until they try to use their non-dominant hand.

Synonyms

handedness
vssidedness
  • Specialized
7 4.9

A natural preference for using one hand more than the other

is broader and covers preference for an entire side beyond just hands
dominance
vssidedness
  • Specialized
2 5.6

One side of the body is stronger and used more than the other

is about the general tendency to favor one side in movement or function
lateralization
vssidedness
1 8.8

A thinking skill done mainly by one side of the brain, for example language

relates to bodily use preference rather than brain function location
laterality
vssidedness
  • Specialized
9.4

A natural preference for one side of the body, like being right- or left-handed

is focused on bodily use and movement rather than brain functions

How One-Sided

sidedness
  • Specialized
7.7

Surface Forms

sidedness singular
sidednesses plural

Morphology

sidedness = sided (transparent) = side + ed + ness

The bodily lateral-preference meaning is a straightforward application of 'side' -> 'sided' plus '-ness'.

Etymology

Sidedness comes from side 'one half or side' and -ness 'quality'. Like handedness, which shows a favourite hand, sidedness is the tendency to prefer or use one side of the body.