right-handedness
|right-hand-ed-ness|
B2
/ˌraɪtˈhændɪdnəs/
(right-handed)
using the right hand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'right-handedness' originates from the combination of 'right' and 'handed,' where 'right' refers to the direction or side and 'handed' refers to the use of hands.
Historical Evolution
'right-handedness' evolved from the Old English word 'riht' meaning 'straight' or 'correct' and 'hand' from Proto-Germanic 'handuz.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'using the right hand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the preference for using the right hand for most activities.
Right-handedness is more common than left-handedness.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 13:51