Definition of Ambitus

1. n. The exterior edge or border of a thing, as the border of a leaf, or the outline of a bivalve shell.

Definition of Ambitus

1. Noun. (music) the range of a melody, especially those of ecclesiastical chants ¹

2. Noun. (botany zoology) The exterior edge or border of a thing, such as a leaf or shell. ¹

3. Noun. (historical Roman antiquity) A canvassing for votes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Ambitus

1. 1. The exterior edge or border of a thing, as the border of a leaf, or the outline of a bivalve shell. 2. A canvassing for votes. Origin: L. See Ambit, Ambition. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ambitus

ambitioned
ambitioning
ambitionist
ambitionists
ambitionless
ambitionlessness
ambitions
ambitious
ambitiously
ambitiousness
ambitiousnesses
ambitransitive
ambitransitivity
ambits
ambitty
ambitus (current term)
ambituses
ambivalence
ambivalences
ambivalency
ambivalent
ambivalently
ambiversion
ambiversions
ambiversive
ambivert
ambiverts
amble
ambled
ambler

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