ambidexterity

English

Etymology

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

Noun

ambidexterity (uncountable)

  1. The property of being equally skillful with each hand.

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References

  • “ambidexterity” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2018.
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