non-ambulatory

non--am·bu·la·to·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te am-byuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈæm byə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te am-byuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈæm byə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of non-ambulatory word

adjective non-ambulatory of, relating to, or capable of walking: an ambulatory exploration of the countryside. 1
adjective non-ambulatory adapted for walking, as the limbs of many animals. 1
adjective non-ambulatory moving about or from place to place; not stationary: an ambulatory tribe. 1
adjective non-ambulatory Also, ambulant. Medicine/Medical. not confined to bed; able or strong enough to walk: an ambulatory patient. serving patients who are able to walk: an ambulatory care center. 1
adjective non-ambulatory Law. not fixed; alterable or revocable: ambulatory will. 1
noun plural non-ambulatory Also called deambulatory. Architecture. an aisle surrounding the end of the choir or chancel of a church. the covered walk of a cloister. 1

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin ambulātōrius, equivalent to ambulā-, stem of ambulāre (see amble) + -tōrius -tory1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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