right

English

/ˈɹaɪt/, /ˈɹaɪt/, /ˈɹeɪt/

adj
Definitions
  • (archaic) Straight, not bent.
  • (geometry) Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
  • (geometry) Of a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.
  • Complying with justice, correctness or reason; correct, just, true.
  • Appropriate, perfectly suitable; fit for purpose.
  • Healthy, sane, competent.
  • Real; veritable (used emphatically).
  • (Australia) all All right; not requiring assistance.
  • (dated) Most favourable or convenient; fortunate.
  • Designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north. This arrow points to the reader's right: →
  • Designed to be placed or worn outward.
  • (politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English right inherited from Old English riht (right, legitimate) inherited from Proto-Germanic *rehtaz (right, straight, direct) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *h₃reǵtós (right, straightened, having moved in a straight line).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₃reǵtós

Gloss

right, straightened, having moved in a straight line

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Kanji

右

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