Definition of Sinistral

1. Adjective. Of or on the left. "A sinistral flatfish lies with the left eye uppermost"


2. Adjective. Preferring to use left foot or hand or eye. "Sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye"
Similar to: Left-handed
Derivative terms: Sinistrality

Definition of Sinistral

1. a. Of or pertaining to the left, inclining to the left; sinistrous; -- opposed to dextral.

Definition of Sinistral

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Sinistral

1. 1. Of or pertaining to the left, inclining to the left; sinistrous; opposed to dextral. 2. Having the whorls of the spire revolving or rising to the left; reversed; said of certain spiral shells. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sinistral

sinicised
sinicises
sinicize
sinicized
sinicizes
sinicizing
sinigrase
sinigrin
sining
sinister
sinisterly
sinisterness
sinisternesses
sinistrad
sinistral (current term)
sinistral (current term)
sinistrality
sinistrality
sinistrin
sinistro-
sinistrocardia
sinistrocerebral
sinistrocular
sinistrogyration
sinistromanual
sinistropedal
sinistrorotation
sinistrorsal
sinistrorse
sinistrorse

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