ambidextrousness
/'æmbideks'teriti/ Cách viết khác : (ambidexterousness) /,æmbi'dekstrəsnis/
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An artist demonstrates ambidextrousness by drawing with both hands simultaneously.
Definition
- Noun:
- The property of being equally skillful with each hand: The state or quality of having equal ability and dexterity with both the left and right hand.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- His ambidextrousness was evident as he wrote with both hands simultaneously.
- The surgeon's ambidextrousness is a great asset in the operating room.
- Training can improve ambidextrousness in certain tasks.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Medical Context: In neurology and psychology, "ambidextrousness" is studied in relation to brain lateralization and motor skills.
- The study focused on the cognitive correlates of ambidextrousness.
- Figurative Use (Rare): While the core meaning is physical, it can be used metaphorically to describe versatility, though this is less common and "ambidexterity" is often preferred in such contexts.
- Her ambidextrousness in handling both creative and analytical problems is remarkable.
Variants and Related Words
- Ambidexterity (n): The more common synonym for "ambidextrousness," meaning the quality of being ambidextrous.
- Ambidextrous (adj): Having the ability to use both hands with equal skill.
- He is an ambidextrous tennis player.
- Ambidextrously (adv): In an ambidextrous manner.
- She painted ambidextrously.
Synonyms
- Ambidexterity: The state of being equally adept with each hand.
- Two-handedness: The quality of using both hands effectively.
Antonyms
- Right-handedness: The preference or greater skill in using the right hand.
- Left-handedness: The preference or greater skill in using the left hand.
- Handedness: The dominant use of one hand over the other.
Notes on Usage
- Formality: "Ambidextrousness" is a formal, technical term. In everyday language, the adjective "ambidextrous" is more frequently used.
- Preference: The noun "ambidexterity" is often preferred over "ambidextrousness" in both general and technical writing, as it is more concise.
An artist demonstrates ambidextrousness by drawing with both hands simultaneously.
Noun
- the property of being equally skillful with each hand