Ambient, which comes from the Latin verb ambīre meaning “to surround, encircle, or embrace,” most often describes things—such as noise or humidity—that are all around someone, from top to bottom.

AMBIENT definition: of the surrounding area or environment: The temperature in the display case was 20° lower than the ambient temperature. See examples of ambient used in a sentence.

3 meanings: 1. of or relating to the immediate surroundings 2. creating a relaxing atmosphere 3. informal ambient music.... Click for more definitions.

By migration, we mean the ability of an ambient to relocate itself by entering or exiting other ambients.

1. of the surrounding area or environment: the ambient temperature. 2. completely surrounding; encompassing: the ambient air.

Definition of ambient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6 days ago · Adjective ambient (comparative more ambient, superlative most ambient) Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping. A cup of warm tea eventually cools to the ambient …

There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ambient, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Ambient generally refers to the surrounding or prevailing environment or atmosphere of a particular place or setting. It refers to qualities or elements that are present in the surroundings, and may …

Ambient is an adjective used to describe an aspect of the environment that completely surrounds you, but in a mellow way, like ambient music played softly throughout a restaurant, or the ambient orange …