Definitions

1. noun

A reflection or image that appears to be upside-down when viewed from a particular angle, especially an optical illusion created by a mirror or other reflective surface.

“The artist used a combination of perspective and optical illusions, including a dextral and a dexiotrope, to create a sense of depth in her painting.”

2. noun

A dextral image or reflection that appears to be upside-down when viewed from a particular angle, especially when standing in front of a mirror or other reflective surface.

“When I stood in front of the mirror, I saw a dexiotrope of my left hand, which seemed to be hanging upside-down.”