Definitions of laterality [ˌlæt əˈræl ɪ ti]

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Definition of 'laterality'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) laterality
the use of one hand in preference to the other.

2. laterality
the dominance or superior development of one side of the body or brain.

Etymology: (1640–50)

Definition of 'laterality'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) lateralization, lateralisation, laterality
localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain

2. (noun) handedness, laterality
the property of using one hand more than the other

3. (noun) laterality, dominance
superior development of one side of the body

Definition of 'laterality'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) laterality
the state or condition of being lateral

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