Ambidexterity
Ambidexterity
Ambidexterity (/æmbɪˈdɛkstərɪti/; from the Latin ambi- meaning "both" and dexter meaning "right") is the ability to use both the right and left hand equally well. When referring to objects, the term indicates that the object is equally suitable for right-handed and left-handed individuals.
Etymology
The term "ambidexterity" is derived from the Latin roots ambi-, meaning "both", and dexter, meaning "right" or "favorable". The term was first used in English in the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Handedness: The preference for using one hand over the other for fine motor tasks.
- Cross-dominance: The phenomenon where one is more skilled with one hand for some tasks, and the other hand for others.
- Mixed-handedness: The changeable use of one hand for some tasks and the other for others, or the changeable use of either hand for any task.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ambidexterity
- Wikipedia's article - Ambidexterity
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