ambiversive
- adjective
- /ˌæmbɪˈvɜːrsɪv/
- Specialized
- Because Sam is ambiversive, he enjoys both socializing with friends and spending time alone.
Examples
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The psychologist described her patient as ambiversive, possessing qualities of both introversion and extroversion.
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His ambiversive nature made it easy for him to adapt to different social environments.
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She is ambiversive.
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Being ambiversive is interesting!
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Because Sam is ambiversive, he enjoys both socializing with friends and spending time alone.
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His ambiversive nature made it easy for him to adapt to different social environments.
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The psychologist described her patient as ambiversive, possessing qualities of both introversion and extroversion.
Antonyms
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9.9
Someone who pays more attention to their inner thoughts and feelings than to other people
How Extraverted
Surface Forms
Morphology
ambiversive = ambiversion (semi-transparent) = ambi + vers + ive
Formed by adding the adjectival ending '-ive' to the noun 'ambiversion'; 'ambi-' (both) is clear but the combining element 'vers' is not a standalone English word, making the formation somewhat technical.
Etymology
Ambiversive comes from ambi- 'both' and the part -versive, which is like 'turn' in reverse. So an ambiversive person can 'turn' inward, like an introvert, and 'turn' outward, like an extrovert, meaning they show qualities of both.