a. [ L. ambo both + laevus left. ] Left-handed on both sides; clumsy; -- opposed to
pos>pref. A prefix from L. laevus, meaning:
a. [ Levo- + DOPA, dihydroxyphenylalanine. ] (Chem. & Biochem.) A substance used as a therapy for Parkinson's Disease; the L form of Dopa; L-dihydroxyphenylalanine; L-hydroxytyrosine (
a. [ Levo- + gyrate. ] (Chem., Physics, Biochem.) Turning or twisting the plane of polarization of light towards the left, as levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.; levorotatory.
a. [ Levo- + rotary. ] (Chem. & Physics) Same as levorotatory. [ PJC ]
n.
a. [ Levo- + rotatory. ] (Chem. & Physics) Turning or rotating the plane of polarization of light towards the left; -- applied to crystals and compounds exhibiting optical activity, such as levulose, left-handed quartz crystals, etc. Opposite of
n. [ L. malevolentia. See Malevolent. ] The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. malevolens, -entis; male ill + volens, p. pr. of velle to be willing or disposed, to wish. See Malice, and Voluntary. ] Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a malevolent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. malevolus; fr. male ill + velle to be disposed. ] Malevolent. [ Obs. ] Bp. Warburton. [ 1913 Webster ]