equivocal — Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or deliberately unclear in meaning.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or deliberately unclear in meaning.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
Korean meaning: 애매한, 모호한
Korean pronunciation: 이-퀴-보-컬 (강세: 퀴)
Example Sentences
- His equivocal 'maybe' left everyone wondering if the party was still happening.
- The fortune teller gave such equivocal predictions that they could mean anything.
- The contract's equivocal terms led to a lengthy legal dispute.
equivocal
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈkwɪvəkəl//
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or deliberately unclear in meaning.
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or deliberately unclear in meaning.
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Origin
From Latin aequivocus, meaning 'of equal voice' or 'having the same sound.' The idea was that one word could be 'heard' in multiple ways, leading to the modern meaning of ambiguous or unclear.
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“His equivocal 'maybe' left everyone wondering if the party was still happening.”
“The fortune teller gave such equivocal predictions that they could mean anything.”
“The contract's equivocal terms led to a lengthy legal dispute.”
“Her equivocal smile made it impossible to know if she was pleased or annoyed.”
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