ambidexter
|am-bi-dex-ter|
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/ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstər/
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/ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstə/
skillful with both hands
Etymology
'ambidexter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambidexter,' where 'ambi-' meant 'both' and 'dexter' meant 'right-handed.'
'ambidexter' changed from the Latin word 'ambidexter' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambidexter.'
Initially, it meant 'able to use both hands equally well,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'deceitful or double-dealing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is equally skillful with both hands.
The ambidexter could write with both hands simultaneously.
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Noun 2
a person who is deceitful or double-dealing.
He was known as an ambidexter in business dealings.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 21:06