Meaning of the word handedness in English

What does handedness mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

handedness

US /ˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/
UK /ˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/
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Noun

the tendency to use one hand rather than the other

Example:
The study investigated the relationship between handedness and brain dominance.
Left-handedness occurs in about ten percent of the population.