English Explanatory Dictionary

ambidexterity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The property of being equally skillful with each hand.
  2. Superior cleverness or adaptability.

Word forms

ambidexterity

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”).

Related words

ambidextrous dexter dexterity dextrous sinister
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