Ambidextrous

Pronunciation

• IPA: /æm.bi.ˈdÉ›k.stɹəs/
• Rhymes: -É›kstɹəs

Origin

- + Latin dexter ("right") + -ous (as if both hands are like the right hand, which is the stronger hand in most people).

Full definition of ambidextrous

Adjective

1. Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.
2. Practising or siding with both parties.
• unknown date L'EstrangeAll false, shuffling, and ambidextrous dealings.
3. (humorous) Of a person, bisexual.

Antonyms

• ambilevous
• ambisinistrous

Derived terms

• ambidextrousness

Related terms

• ambidexterity