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Sinistral

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Of, facing, or on the left side..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Of, facing, or on the left side.
  2. Left-handed.
  3. (zoology, of certain spiral shells) Having the whorls of the spire revolving or rising to the left; reversed.
  4. (geology) Having left lateral fault movement.
  5. (medicine) A left-handed individual.

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Synonyms for sinistral

sinistroussinisterleft-handedsinistrorsesinistrorsal

Antonyms for sinistral

dextral

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sinistral mean?

Sinistral means Of, facing, or on the left side..

What is a synonym for sinistral?

Common synonyms include sinistrous, sinister, left-handed, sinistrorse.

What is the opposite of sinistral?

Possible antonyms include dextral.

How do you use sinistral in a sentence?

Use sinistral where its definition matches the intended context.

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