ambitus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæmbɪtəs/
Etymology
From Latin ambitus (“circuit, ostentation”). Doublet of ambit.
Meanings
- The range of a melody, especially those of ecclesiastical chants.
- The exterior edge or border of a thing, such as a leaf or shell.
- (Roman, historical) A canvassing for votes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambiti | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ambituses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr ambitus (music) · pl ambitus (music)