ambidexterity
The property of being equally skillful with each handThe property of being equally skillful with each hand.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The property of being equally skillful with each hand.
the property of being equally skillful with each hand
(uncountable)Superior cleverness or adaptability.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Dating from the 17th century C.E.; ambidexter + -ity, from Medieval Latin adjective ambideDating from the 17th century C.E.; ambidexter + -ity, from Medieval Latin adjective ambidexter (“utilising both hands normally”), from Latin ambi- + dexter (“right, handy, opportune”).
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the property of being equally skillful with each hand:ambidextrousness
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable