Synonyms for dextrorotary
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
dextrorotatory
Example sentences
- clockwise Do you tighten a screw clockwise or anticlockwise?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dextrorotary | steady | |
| dextrorotatory | falling | |
| clockwise | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- clockwise2
- 14 letters
- dextrorotatory
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (clockwise2 = 2 syllables).