dextrally
|dex/tral/ly|
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/ˈdɛkstrəli/
(dextral)
towards the right
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dextral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dexter,' where 'dexter' meant 'right' or 'right-hand.'
Historical Evolution
'dexter' transformed into the English word 'dextral,' and eventually became the adverb 'dextrally' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'right' or 'right-hand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'towards the right.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a dextral manner; towards the right.
The snail's shell spirals dextrally.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42