Ambulatory

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /æmˈbjələˌtɔri/

Definitions of ambulatory

noun a person who is able to walk; a patient who is able to walk around

Example Sentences

A1 An ambulatory is a person who can walk or move around.

A2 The hospital has a designated area for ambulatories to wait for their appointments.

B1 The clinic provides services for both ambulatories and patients who require assistance.

B2 The ambulatory care center offers a variety of medical services for individuals with mobility.

C1 Ambulatories often have the advantage of being able to move freely without the need for assistance.

C2 The ambulatory unit at the hospital is equipped to handle a wide range of medical conditions.

adjective relating to or adapted for walking

Example Sentences

A1 The ambulatory patient was able to walk around the hospital without assistance.

A2 After the surgery, the doctor advised the patient to be ambulatory as soon as possible.

B1 The ambulatory care center provides services for patients who do not require overnight stays.

B2 The ambulatory surgery center offers a convenient option for minor procedures.

C1 The ambulatory clinic specializes in treating chronic conditions on an outpatient basis.

C2 The ambulatory care unit is equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies.

Examples of ambulatory in a Sentence

formal The ambulatory care center provides outpatient services for minor medical procedures.

informal I have an ambulatory appointment at the clinic tomorrow.

slang I'm just going for a quick ambulatory check-up at the doc's.

figurative His thoughts were ambulatory, wandering from one idea to the next without focus.

Grammatical Forms of ambulatory

past tense

ambulated

plural

ambulatories

comparative

more ambulatory

superlative

most ambulatory

present tense

ambulates

future tense

will ambulate

perfect tense

has ambulated

continuous tense

is ambulating

singular

ambulatory

positive degree

ambulatory

infinitive

to ambulate

gerund

ambulating

participle

ambulating

Origin and Evolution of ambulatory

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ambulatory' originated from the Latin word 'ambulatorius', which means 'pertaining to walking'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to walking or moving about, the word 'ambulatory' evolved to also refer to a covered walkway or a passageway around a building, especially in a religious context such as an ambulatory in a church or monastery.