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right-handed person

/raɪtˈhændɪd ˈpɜːrsən/
someone who prefers using their right hand

She is a right-handed person, so she writes with her right hand.

This describes someone who naturally uses their right hand for most tasks.


general

A person who predominantly uses their right hand for tasks such as writing, eating, or handling objects.

Most people are right-handed, but left-handed individuals are just as capable.

This highlights the commonality of right-handedness while acknowledging left-handed people.

Right-handedness is the most common hand preference, occurring in about 85-90% of the population.

Collocations

right-handed personsomeone who uses their right hand more oftenleft-handed personthe opposite of a right-handed person

Synonyms

right-handerright-handed individual

Antonyms

left-handed personleft-hander

Related Phrases

left-handed personphrase
someone who prefers using their left hand

Pro Tip

Commonality

Right-handedness is the most common hand preference globally.

Word Origin

The term 'right-handed' comes from the Old English 'riht' (right) and 'hand,' referring to the preferred hand for tasks.

Usage Notes

The phrase is commonly used in contexts discussing hand preference, ergonomics, or sports.

Word Breakdown

right-handed
using the right hand more often
adjective
+
person
an individual
noun
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