Dextral

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkstrəl/

Definitions of dextral

adjective relating to or situated on the right side; right-handed

Example Sentences

A1 She used her dextral hand to write a letter.

A2 The dextral movement of the dancer was graceful and precise.

B1 The surgeon's dextral skills were crucial in performing the delicate operation.

B2 The artist's dextral technique was evident in the intricate details of the painting.

C1 His dextral dominance in sports gave him an advantage over his opponents.

C2 The pianist's dextral dexterity was unmatched, captivating the audience with every note.

Examples of dextral in a Sentence

formal The dextral movement of the fault line caused the rocks to shift horizontally.

informal She's a dextral writer, always using her right hand to jot down notes.

slang I'm dextral when it comes to playing video games, my right hand is always on fire!

figurative His dextral approach to problem-solving involves taking a systematic and organized approach.

Grammatical Forms of dextral

• past tense: dextrals
• plural: dextrals
• comparative: more dextral
• superlative: most dextral
• present tense: dextral
• future tense: will be dextral
• perfect tense: have been dextral
• continuous tense: is being dextral
• singular: dextral
• positive degree: dextral
• infinitive: to be dextral
• gerund: being dextral
• participle: dextraling

Origin and Evolution of dextral

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dextral' originates from the Latin word 'dexter' meaning right or right-handed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to the right side or right-handedness, the meaning of 'dextral' has evolved to also refer to things that are oriented or turning to the right in a clockwise direction.