noun

ambidexterity

ambidexterity

His ambidexterity was an advantage in tennis.

His ambidexterity was an advantage in tennis.

((as a quality)) the quality of being able to use both hands equally well His ambidexterity was an advantage in tennis.

No direct synonyms. Antonyms: left-handedness, right-handedness

From Latin 'ambi-' (both) + 'dexter' (right, as in right hand, skillful). Literally 'both right hands'.

Break it down: 'ambi-' (like amphibian, living in both water and land) means 'both', and 'dexter' relates to skill (dexterity). Skill with *both* hands.

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