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ambi-

prefix

  1. both, on both sides
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈæmbi/ / /ˈæmbɪ/ / /ˈæmbə/

prefix

Etymology: From Latin ambo (“both”). Doublet of amphi-.

  1. Either or both.

    “ambidirectional”

    “ambipolar”

  2. On both sides.

    “ambifix”

    “ambilateral”

  3. Intermediate between two categories.

    “ambisense”

    “ambivert”

  4. Alternating between two categories.

    “ambilocal”

    “ambivalent”