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rightwise


Meanings
  • Adjective, Adverb

    Moving or turning in a direction aligned with the right hand or the right side.

    - "The book is rightwise on the table."
    - "Please turn the boat rightwise to face the wind."
    - "The rightwise direction is important in navigation."

Variants
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rightism , rightisms , rightist , rightists
Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'rīhtwīs', meaning 'right, correct'.


Trivia
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  1. In mathematics, the term 'rightwise' is used to describe the order of operations when performing arithmetic calculations.

  2. The word 'rightwise' is also used in the context of computer graphics to describe the direction in which an object or image is rotated.


Related Concepts
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  1. Leftwise: Opposite of rightwise, meaning moving or turning in a direction aligned with the left hand or the left side.


Culture
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In literature, 'rightwise' is often used in the context of navigation, direction, and alignment. In art, it can refer to symmetry and balance.

How to Memorize "rightwise"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a right hand turning in a clockwise direction to help remember the meaning of 'rightwise'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rightwise' with the idea of moving or turning in the direction of a right hand.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Right is a good way' to help remember the meaning of 'rightwise'.


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