noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property that distinguishes an asymmetric object from its mirror image. For example, the essential difference between a left and right glove. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the property of using one hand more than the other wordnet
3. 3
   A preference (usually innate) for using one hand rather than the other. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bankbeamborderbroadsidecheekchirality

Etymology

From handed + -ness.

Related phrases

left handedright handed

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