ambit

Meanings

• noun

  The extent or range of something; the sphere or domain in which something acts or operates.

  - "The ambit of my responsibility is to manage the project budget."
  - "The ambit of human influence on the planet is expanding."

• noun

  In heraldry, the ornamental border surrounding a shield.

  - "The lion and unicorn are depicted within the ambits of the British coat of arms."
  - "The knight's shield bore the ambits of his family crest."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæmbɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambit
limit , commit , quit , mit , fit

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Variants

List of all variants of ambit that leads to same result
ambit , ambits

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ambit', meaning 'circle, orbit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ambit' is derived from the Latin word 'ambire', which means 'to go around'.

2. The term 'ambit' has been used in heraldry since the Middle Ages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Domain: Refers to a specific area of knowledge or control.

2. Sphere of influence: Denotes the extent or reach of power, authority, or impact.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ambit' has been used metaphorically to describe the scope or reach of an individual's aspirations or goals. In heraldry, it refers to the decorative border surrounding a shield.

How to Memorize "ambit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a circle or sphere to represent the concept of ambit.
   - Imagine the extent or range of something as a boundary or border.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the word 'range' or 'domain'.
   - Link the term to the idea of a boundary or limit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ambit Is A Big Territory' to remember the definition.
   - Create a visual image of a circle or sphere to represent the term.

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