sinistral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being the left side.

• adjective

  Sailing towards the left-hand side of the wind.

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Antonyms

dextral

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Synonyms

sinistrous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sinistral
instar , starlight , parasitical , histrionical

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Variants

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sinistral

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Etymology

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From Latin sinistralis, from sinister, left.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sinistral' is used in various fields, including biology (sinistral shells) and meteorology (sinistral winds).

2. In some cultures, the left hand is considered unclean or taboo, and people are encouraged to use their right hand for eating, writing, and other activities. This cultural association may contribute to the negative connotations sometimes associated with the left side and the term 'sinistral'.

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Related Concepts

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1. left-handedness: The trait of using the left hand more naturally and predominantly than the right hand.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sinistral' has been used to describe characters or situations with a dark or ominous connotation due to their association with the left side, which in some cultures is considered unlucky or evil.

How to Memorize "sinistral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'sinistral' written out and remember that it relates to the left side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinistral' with the left side or anything related to it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sails In, Starboard Is Left' to remember that 'sinistral' relates to the left side.

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