ambidexterity en · NOUN
Etymology
Dating from the 17th century C.E.; ambidexter + -ity, from Medieval Latin adjective ambidexter (“utilising both hands normally”), from Latin ambi- + dexter (“right, handy, opportune”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) The property of being equally skillful with each hand.
- (uncountable) Superior cleverness or adaptability.
Relateds
dextrous · ambidextrous · dexterity · dexter · sinister
Translations (12)
fr ambidextrie (property) · id ambideksteritas (property) · fi ambidekstria (property) · gv co-yeshys (property) · pt ambidestreza (property) · hu kétkezesség (property) · mk амбидекстрија (property) · fi molempikätisyys (property) · el αμφιδεξιότητα (property) · mk оборакост (property) · cy deuddeheurwydd (property) · pt ambidestria (property)