Ambulatory

noun

/ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/

Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.nounThe round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.

2.nounAny part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.

3.adjectiveOf, relating to, or adapted to walking

"ambulatory exercise"

4.adjectiveAble to walk about and not bedridden.

"an ambulatory patient"

5.adjectivePerformed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient.

"ambulatory medical care"

6.adjectiveAccustomed to move from place to place; not stationary; movable.

"an ambulatory court, which exercises its jurisdiction in different places"

7.adjectiveNot yet legally fixed or settled; alterable.

"The dispositions of a will are ambulatory until the death of the testator."