Ambulatory Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ory

Ambulatory has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

a covered walkway (as in a cloister)

"it has an ambulatory and seven chapels"

ambulatory

The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.

"The choir sang softly as they walked along the ambulatory surrounding the cathedral's central altar."

Adjective

relating to or adapted for walking

"an ambulatory corridor"

ambulatory

able to walk about

"the patient is ambulatory"

ambulant ambulatory

Of, relating to, or adapted to walking

"The new hospital wing features an ambulatory design that encourages patients to walk freely between departments without assistance."

Example Sentences

"it has an ambulatory and seven chapels" noun

"an ambulatory corridor" adjective

"the patient is ambulatory" adjective