ambiversive
|am-bi-ver-sive|
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/ˌæmbɪˈvɜːrsɪv/
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/ˌæmbɪˈvɜːsɪv/
balanced personality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambiversive' originates from the Latin prefix 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and the word 'versive' from 'versus' meaning 'turned'.
Historical Evolution
'ambiversive' was formed in modern English by combining 'ambi-' and 'versive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turned both ways', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having characteristics of both introversion and extroversion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having characteristics of both introversion and extroversion.
She is ambiversive, enjoying both social gatherings and quiet time alone.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 13:21