Word Of The Week (WOW #29)

Hi guys!

Word Of the Week (WOW) is a weekly meme created by Heena Rathore P. (me.) It’s a fun way to improve one’s vocabulary by learning new words every week. If you want to participate then simply do a post with your WORD and leave the link to your post as a comment on one of my WOW post.

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Here’s the WOW for this week :

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Word:

Ambidextrous

Part Of Speech:

Adjective

Derivatives:

ambidexterity |-ˈstɛrɪtinoun

ambidextrously adverb

ambidextrousness noun

Pronunciation:

/ˌambɪˈdɛkstrəs/

Meaning:

  • Able to use the right and left hands equally well.
  • (of an implement) designed to be used by left-handed and right-handed people with equal ease.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

Word Origin:

Mid 17th century: from late Latin ambidexter (from Latin ambi- ‘on both sides’ + dexter‘right-handed’) + -ous.

Use In Sentences:

  • Few of us are naturally ambidextrous.da-vinci-feature
  • My brother is ambidextrous while I am right-handed.x1920_An-ambidextrous-girl-draw-001
  • We got an ambidextrous tile gauge.

I hope you guys like this word and hope it’s useful to you in some or the other way! If you want to check out more words like this, then visit my page:

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30 responses to “Word Of The Week (WOW #29)”

  1. priyalovingly Avatar
    priyalovingly

    This word reminded me of Virus from 3 Idiots 😉

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  2. stacilys Avatar

    I used to think my son was ambidextrous. He would do some things with his right hand and some with his left. Then we found out he has asperger’s syndrome, and his coordination isn’t the greatest. Could be why he would try with both hands.
    As for me, I’m a righty.
    🙂

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Oh, sorry dear… but I’ve heard that people with asperger’s syndrome are really very bright! 🙂
      And I’m a righty myself… same pinch 😀
      Have a great day dear!

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      1. stacilys Avatar

        Oh yes, there are many that are. Usually people with Asperger’s have difficulty in certain areas, but really excel in others. My son has difficulty with math. He’s an amazing kid and I’m thankful for his cute personality and all that Asperger’s makes him to be.
        🙂

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        1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

          Awww… that’s really sweet Staci! And math is one subject that has tormented me also for years!!!
          Give your son my regards ❤
          I hope you are having an amazing day!

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  3. Erika Kind Avatar

    Another interesting word I’ve learned 🙂

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Awww… thanks dear! 🙂

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      1. Erika Kind Avatar

        You are very welcome, Heena 🙂

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  4. Kristin Avatar

    Greatness!! Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Hey Sweetie… long time!
      Thanks!
      You too have an awesome weekend! ❤

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  5. Dagny Avatar

    I wish I was – but I’m so right-handed that it’s pathetic, lol.

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Haha! God, even I wish I was! I’m also a righty 🙂

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  6. milliethom Avatar

    An interesting word. My husband is just about ambidextrous. He writes with his right, but does so many things with his left. I’m up to ‘b’ this week with my WOW, and will post it on Sunday, probably. I finished the alphabet and started again last week. 🙂

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Thanks Millie! And wow, I really think that ambidextrous are really smart… 🙂
      I missed a couple of WOW posts last month so I guess I’ll be a bit behind only, lol!
      Looking forward to read yours 🙂

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      1. milliethom Avatar

        I managed to finish all the alphabet, and have already done A. I didn’t link the last couple to your last post, Heena, because I’d already linked a couple, and I didn’t think you’d have time for your blog right now! I wish you every bit of luck with your book! 🙂

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        1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

          No worries, I appreciate that you told me 🙂
          And thanks a lot Millie… I’m so close to the end that the thought of being free from next month is literally starting to freak me out… lol! Writing is so addictive! Guess I’ll have to start working on the next book right after getting done with this one… 🙂

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          1. milliethom Avatar

            While you’re in the mood for writing, you’d better go for it! 🙂 I’m looking forward to reading your MS as soon as I can. 🙂

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            1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

              Thanks, I guess I’ll get to it right away then!
              Me too 🙂

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Thanks Elizabeth 🙂

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  7. phoenixgrey85 Avatar
    phoenixgrey85

    First time I heard this word: A Goofy Movie. 😀 I had no idea what I meant at the time.

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Haha! Really!
      I’m glad WOW came in handy here 🙂

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  8. tonyasmithauthor Avatar

    Has a nice ring to it .. It rings in both of my ears… Great word Heena!

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Hehe! Guess that’s because of the meaning of the word… hehe!
      Thanks a lot Tony… 😀

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  9. teny Avatar

    A big and strong word for the week 🙂

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