dextral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or situated on the right side.

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Antonyms

sinistral

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Variants

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dextral

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Etymology

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From Latin dexter, right, from dexter-, dexter- (akin to des- apart, put aside) + -alis -al

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dexterity' comes from the Latin word dexteritas, which means 'skill or ability in using the right hand'

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers were required to be right-handed, so they could wear their sword on their left side and draw it with their right hand in battle

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Related Concepts

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1. sinister: Opposite of dextral, meaning left-handed or relating to the left side

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Culture

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In some cultures, being dexterous or right-handed is considered a sign of superiority or intelligence.

How to Memorize "dextral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'dextral' and imagine it meaning 'right' or 'related to the right side'

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dextral' with the right hand or the right side of the body

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'D-E-X-T-R-A-L: D-Right, E-xtitue, X-tra, R-ight, A-gain, L-ead'

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