Dextral Definition & Meaning
dextral
- adjective
- of or on the right; "a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer"; "a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost"
- preferring to use right foot or hand or eye; "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye"
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- What does dextral mean?
- of or on the right; "a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer"; "a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost" preferring to use right foot or hand or eye; "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye"
- What part of speech is dextral?
- Dextral is an adjective.
- How many definitions does dextral have?
- Dextral has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).