adjective

ambidextrous

ambidextrous

She is an ambidextrous tennis player.

She is an ambidextrous tennis player.

He can write with both hands; he's ambidextrous.

He can write with both hands; he's ambidextrous.

((...)) to be ambidextrous He is ambidextrous.

Synonyms: two-handed

From Latin 'ambi-' (both) and 'dexter' (right, skillful). It literally means 'right-handed on both sides'.

The prefix 'ambi-' means 'both'. Think of someone who can use 'both' hands like they are their 'right' (dexterous) hand.

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