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ambulatorily

|am-bu-la-to-ri-ly|

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/ˌæmbjəˈleɪtərɪli/

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/ˌæmbjʊˈleɪtərɪli/

(ambulatory)

related to walking

Base FormPluralNoun
ambulatoryambulatoriesambulatoriness
Etymology
Etymology Information

'ambulatory' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambulare,' where 'ambul-' meant 'to walk.'

Historical Evolution

'ambulare' transformed into the French word 'ambulatorie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambulatory' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to walk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of walking or moving about.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner related to walking or moving about.

The patient was able to move ambulatorily after the surgery.

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Last updated: 2025/07/11 17:06