English

Adjective

ambidextrous ‎(comparative more ambidextrous, superlative most ambidextrous)

1. Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Sir Thomas Browne to this entry?)

2. Equally usable by left-handed and right-handed people (as a tool or instrument).
3. Practising or siding with both parties.
   • (Can we date this quote?) L'Estrange

     All false, shuffling, and ambidextrous dealings.

4. (humorous) Of a person, bisexual.

Synonyms

• both-handed
• either-handed

Antonyms

• ambilevous
• ambisinistrous

Derived terms

• ambidextrousness

Related terms

• ambidexterity

Translations

See also

• left-handed
• right-handed