right-handed
|right-hand-ed|
B2
/ˌraɪtˈhændɪd/
using the right hand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'right-handed' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'riht' meaning 'right' and 'hand' meaning 'hand'.
Historical Evolution
'riht' and 'hand' combined in Old English to form 'right-handed', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
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
Adjective 1
using the right hand more naturally and skillfully than the left.
She is right-handed and writes beautifully.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 11:57