ambulant
ambulant
Definition
am·bu·lant (am′byo̵̅o̅ 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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