sinistr-

combining form

variants or sinistro-
1
a
: left
sinistrad
b
: better developed in or using preferentially the left
sinistrocular
2
: levorotatory
sinistrin

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Latin sinistr-, sinister left, on the left side

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near sinistr-

Cite this Entry

“Sinistr-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinistr-. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!