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ambidextrous

The correct spelling is ambidextrous.

How to pronounce ambidextrous

/æm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/
adjective

IPA: /æm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/

Say it like: Amb-ide-xtr-ows

The correct spelling is ambidextrous. Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands. For example: "Michelangelo was a very ambidextrous artist, producing sculptures and frescoes with equal ability."

Usage Examples

Michelangelo was a very ambidextrous artist, producing sculptures and frescoes with equal ability.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.
  2. 2.Equally usable by left-handed and right-handed people (as a tool or instrument).
  3. 3.Practising or siding with both parties.
  4. 4.Of a person, bisexual.
  5. 5.Exceptionally skillful; adept in more than one medium, genre, style, etc.

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