sinistrally
|si-nis-tral-ly|
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/sɪˈnɪstrəli/
(sinistral)
leftward orientation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sinistrally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sinister,' where 'sinistr-' meant 'left' or 'unlucky.'
Historical Evolution
'sinister' transformed into the English word 'sinistral,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sinistrally.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'left' or 'unlucky,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'left-handed or leftward.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is left-handed or leftward.
The snail's shell spirals sinistrally.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45