Ambidexterity

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being equally skillful with each hand. uncountable
  2. 2
    the property of being equally skillful with each hand wordnet
  3. 3
    Superior cleverness or adaptability. uncountable

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Etymology

Dating from the 17th century C.E.; ambidexter + -ity, from Medieval Latin adjective ambidexter (“utilising both hands normally”), from Latin ambi- + dexter (“right, handy, opportune”).

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