ambi-
a prefix occurring in loanwords from Latin, meaning “both” (ambiguous) and “around” (ambient); used in the formation of compound words: ambitendency.
Origin of ambi-
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How to use ambi- in a sentence
I discovered the first signs of nest-building on the 13th, while investigating the question of a bird's ambi-dexterity.
Birds in the Bush | Bradford Torreyambi-dexter, one that goes snacks in gaming with both parties; also a lawyer that takes fees of a plaintiff and defendant at once.
British Dictionary definitions for ambi-
indicating both: ambidextrous; ambivalence; ambiversion
Origin of ambi-
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