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Rareambidextrous
The correct spelling is ambidextrous.
How to pronounce ambidextrous
/æm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/
adjectiveIPA: /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.Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.
- 2.Equally usable by left-handed and right-handed people (as a tool or instrument).
- 3.Practising or siding with both parties.
- 4.Of a person, bisexual.
- 5.Exceptionally skillful; adept in more than one medium, genre, style, etc.
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