Handedness
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handedness is a noun meaning A preference (usually innate) for using one hand rather than the other.
Meaning
A preference (usually innate) for using one hand rather than the other.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, physics) The property that distinguishes an asymmetric object from its mirror image. For example, the essential difference between a left and right glove.
Word Forms
- handednesses
Synonyms for handedness
Depending on context, synonyms include chirality, laterality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laterality, chirality, dichroism, anisotropy, perverse, heterochirality.
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