Definition

The quality or state of having a particular side or being oriented towards one side.

Example

The sidedness of the design made it more appealing to left-handed users.

Conversation

I just read about the concept of sidedness in sports.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to how players can have a preference for one side, like being left or right-handed.

That makes sense — it must affect their performance in different ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sidedness → It is formed from "side" (from Old English "side", meaning a position or surface) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sidedness" refers to the quality or state of having sides or being on a particular side.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'side' to remember that 'sidedness' means the quality of having sides.

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