"left-brainer" meaning in All languages combined

See left-brainer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: left-brainers [plural]
Etymology: From left brain + -er, due to the belief that the left side of the brain controls one's logical processes. Etymology templates: {{af|en|left brain|-er|id2=relational}} left brain + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} left-brainer (plural left-brainers)
  1. (colloquial) A logical-minded person. Tags: colloquial

Inflected forms

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