ambulatory
ambulatory is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ambulatory is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofambulatory
- The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.
- Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.
- Of, relating to, or adapted to walking
Example: "ambulatory exercise"
- Able to walk about and not bedridden.
Example: "an ambulatory patient"
- Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient.
Example: "ambulatory medical care"
- Accustomed to move from place to place; not stationary; movable.
Example: "an ambulatory court, which exercises its jurisdiction in different places"
- Not yet legally fixed or settled; alterable.
Example: "The dispositions of a will are ambulatory until the death of the testator."
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