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dextrality

dextrality

9.8
A preference for using the right hand for most tasks
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛkstrəlɪti/
  • Specialized
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  • In many tasks, such as writing or throwing a ball, her dextrality clearly shows she prefers using her right hand.

Examples

  • The artist's dextrality was evident in the precise brushstrokes she created with her right hand.

  • Studies have shown that dextrality is more common in the general population than left-handedness.

  • Her strong dextrality made her favor the right hand in almost every task.

  • His dextrality allows him to write quickly.

  • Many people exhibit a strong dextrality in their daily tasks.

  • Researchers found that a majority of individuals exhibit dextrality, favoring their right hand for most activities.

  • His natural dextrality makes it easy for him to perform everyday tasks with his right hand.

Synonyms

right-handedness
vsdextrality
3.0

A preference for using the right hand for tasks like writing

is broader and not limited to specific tasks

Antonyms

sinistrality
  • Specialized
9.9

A preference for using the left hand for tasks like writing

How Right-Handed

dextrality
  • Specialized
9.8

Surface Forms

dextrality singular
dextralities plural

Morphology

dextrality = dextral (transparent) = dexter + al + ity

The word is directly formed from the adjective 'dextral' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', giving the quality or state of being right-handed.

Etymology

Dextrality comes from the Latin root dexter, which means 'right' or 'right hand'. This is the same root in dexterous and ambidextrous, so dextrality is the preference for using the right hand rather than the left.