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Ambulatory

Definition:

Ambulatory refers to anything related to walking or able to walk. It can be used as an adjective, noun, or adverb.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or capable of walking or moving.

2. Used to describe a medical patient who is able to walk and move around.

3. Designating an area of a building or institution that allows for walking, particularly for exercise or therapy.

Example Sentences:

a) The ambulatory patients in the hospital are encouraged to take short walks in order to speed up their recovery.

b) The ambulatory center provides rehabilitation services for patients who need to regain their mobility.

Noun:

1. A covered walkway, usually with pillars on one side, adjacent to a building.

2. A passage in a religious building, such as a church or monastery, where people walk or make pilgrimages.

Example Sentences:

a) The church's ambulatory is adorned with beautiful stained glass windows.

b) Pilgrims walked the ambulatory of the cathedral, reciting prayers and reflecting on their faith.

Adverb:

Used to describe something that is done while walking or on the move.

Example Sentence:

The tour guide gave an ambulatory lecture as he walked the group through the historical sites.

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