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ambulant Definition

am·bu·lant (ambyo̵̅o̅ lənt, -byə-)

adjective

moving about; walking

Etymology: < L ambulans, prp. of ambulare, to walk

ambulant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • patient: For instance, they estimate that it could take almost six times longer to evacuate a ward with non-ambulant than with ambulant patients.
  • people: However, the features for ambulant disabled people also fall short of the ideal.
  • passenger: Uniquely, the Gowrings Mobility conversion is designed around the needs of wheelchair users first, with other ambulant passengers fitting in around them.
  • resident: There was no evidence of a suitable layout to accommodate an ambulant resident.
  • person: The property is suitable for semi ambulant persons; the owner could provide a ramp on special request.
  • user: Many ambulant users also find it much easier to shower sitting down.

Used with adjective complement

  • walk: This is a total and is irrespective of whether it is wheelchair or walking ambulant.

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