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sinistralidade

[si.nis.tra.li.'da.də]
nounfemininepl: sinistralidades
left-handedness
1. The condition or characteristic of being left-handed; the predominant use of the left hand over the right hand in performing tasks
The study examined the prevalence of left-handedness in the population.
O estudo examinou a prevalência da sinistralidade na população.
2. In a broader sense, a tendency toward the left side or left-oriented behavior or orientation
The sinistralidad of the architectural design was unusual for that era.
A sinistralidade do design arquitetônico era incomum para aquela época.
Synonyms
canhotismoesquerdismo (colloquial)
Antonyms
dextralidadedestralidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sinistralidade
Standard term used in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
sinistralidade
Standard term; also used in academic and medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser canhoto
usar a mão esquerda
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