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Definition
(adj) open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

Synonyms : equivocal

Example Sentence

an equivocal statement
the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates
the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
popularity is an equivocal crown
an equivocal response to an embarrassing question

Definition
(adj) having more than one possible meaning

Example Sentence

ambiguous words
frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy

Definition
(adj) having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns

Example Sentence

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ambiguous

ambi means two/both..guous sounds like guess..both are wild guess so its doubtful

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Ambi (am + bi) means 2 , while guous sounds like guess. So if 2 people guess on something, then it will make the subject doubtful or unclear.

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ambi means two...guous sounds like guess so it may have one or more meanings

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