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You've probably heard of someone being ambidextrous. This means that this person can perform tasks equally well with the left or right hand.
The prefix ambi- means both or around. Some words which begin with the prefix ambi- include:
ambiance ambivalent ambiguous ambiguity ambition ambient ambidextrous
Here are the meanings of some of these words beginning with the ambi- prefix:
ambidextrous - equal dexterity with left or right hands ambivalent - to see things two ways ambiguous - having more than one interpretation ambiance - surroundings ambient - surrounding on all sides ambition - desire to achieve