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handedness

1 of 1noun
/ˈhændɪdnəs/
Forms:handednesses
1

the preference for using one hand over the other for tasks and activities, typically resulting in a dominance of either the right or left hand

  • Her handedness was evident from a young age, as she always preferred using her left hand for writing.
  • The baseball team included players with varying handedness, giving them a strategic advantage.
  • Researchers are exploring the relationship between handedness and cognitive development.
  • Studies show that handedness is determined by a combination of genetics and environmental factors.
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