Definition

1. Noun:
   • Preference for using the right hand: The condition or characteristic of being right-handed; the tendency to use the right hand more skillfully or more often than the left hand for most manual tasks.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The study aimed to measure the degree of dextrality in the population.
  • His strong dextrality was evident when he tried to write with his left hand.
  • Dextrality is the most common handedness trait among humans.

Advanced Usage

• "Pathological dextrality": A term sometimes used in neuropsychology to describe an unusually strong or obligatory preference for the right hand, potentially linked to specific neurological conditions.
  • The patient exhibited pathological dextrality, being completely unable to perform tasks with the left hand.

Variants and Related Words

• Dextral (adj): Pertaining to or located on the right side; right-handed.
  • Most tools are designed for dextral users.
• Dextrous/Deft (adj): Skillful in using the hands or body; agile. (Note: This word relates to skill, not specifically to handedness).
  • The surgeon's dextrous movements were impressive.

Synonyms

• Right-handedness: The state of being right-handed.
• Dextral preference: A preference for the right side.

Antonyms

• Sinistrality: Preference for using the left hand; left-handedness.
• Left-handedness: The state of being left-handed.

Noun

1. preference for using the right hand