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sinistral

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Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · adjective

    Of, facing, or on the left side.

  2. Meaning 2 · adjective

    Left-handed.

  3. Meaning 3 · adjective

    (of certain spiral shells) Having the whorls of the spire revolving or rising to the left; reversed.

  4. Meaning 4 · adjective

    Having left lateral fault movement.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “sinistral” when they mean: of, facing, or on the left side..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “sinistral” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “sinistral” in professional communication.”

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Synonyms

sinistrous

Antonyms

dextral

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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