ambulation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of walking; a journey on foot.

  - "After his surgery, the doctor recommended daily ambulation to aid in his recovery."
  - "The elderly man took ambulation breaks every hour to avoid fatigue."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambulation
rambles , ambles , dances , romances

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Homonyms

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1. Ambulance (en) : A vehicle equipped to transport the injured, sick, or disabled.
   

2. Ambassador (en) : A person sent by a country as its official representative to another country.
   

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Homophones

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1. ambulance (en) : A vehicle equipped to transport the injured, sick, or disabled.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ambulation that leads to same result
ambulation , ambulations

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Forms

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Ambulatory, Ambulate, Ambulator

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ambulare,' meaning 'to walk about,' or 'to go around.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded ambulation was by a man named Dipankar Roy, who walked from India to America without any breaks? It took him 4 years and 2 months to complete the journey.

2. The term 'ambidextrous' comes from the Latin word 'ambi,' meaning 'both,' and 'dexter,' meaning 'right.' Ambidextrous people are capable of using both hands equally well.

3. In ancient Greece, athletes would participate in a race called the 'dolichos,' which involved running a long distance. This event was also known as the 'ambulation race.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Mobility: The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

2. Locomotion: The act or process of moving from one place to another, especially by means of walking or running.

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Culture

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Ambulation has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the human condition and the journey of life. For instance, in Dante's 'Divine Comedy,' the poet embarks on a spiritual ambulation through the three realms of the afterlife.

How to Memorize "ambulation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself taking a leisurely walk through a beautiful park.
   - Visualize yourself walking briskly to catch a bus.
   - Think about the feeling of the ground beneath your feet as you stroll along.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambulation' with the image of a person taking a walk.
   - Link it to the idea of moving from one place to another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ambulation' starts with the letter 'A,' which can help you recall the word.
   - Create a phrase, such as 'A man brings life to the word ambulation.'

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