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ambient definition

am·bi·ent (am′bē ənt)

adjective

surrounding; on all sides

Etymology: L ambiens, prp. of ambire, to go around < ambi-, around + ire, to go: see exit

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ambient Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • temperature: Changes in ambient temperature are always a major problem.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: Around the three and a half minute mark, ' Battle ' suddenly includes a beautiful, almost ambient section of music.

Used with adjective complement

  • include: The CD is in excess of 64 minutes long and contains music in various styles including ambient, dance, blues and rock.
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