sinistral

• Adjetivo que significa relativo ao lado esquerdo ou à preferência pela mão esquerda; atualmente é pouco usado na linguagem geral, aparecendo principalmente em contextos científicos especializados.

An adjective meaning relating to the left side or left-handed; now largely obsolete in general use, surviving mainly in specialized scientific contexts.

1. Relating to the left sideC2formal

   Of, relating to, or situated on the left side.

   Esquerdo

   • The sinistral side of the building faces the garden.
   • In heraldry, a sinistral bend runs from the upper left to the lower right.
   • The sinistral orientation of the shell is rare in this species.

   Sinônimosleftleft-hand

   Antônimosdextral

2. Left-handed or left-sided preferenceC2formal

   Having a natural preference for using the left hand, foot, or eye.

   Canhoto

   • Sinistral individuals often find scissors designed for right-handed use uncomfortable.
   • The study examined the cognitive abilities of sinistral children.
   • He is sinistral, favoring his left foot when kicking a ball.

   Sinônimosleftleft-handedsouthpaw

   Antônimosdextral