Значение

значений: 3
  1. Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

    equivocal words

    an equivocal sentence

    doppeldeutig, mehrdeutig

    двусмы́сленныйdvusmýslennyj

    двозначнийdvoznačnyj

  2. Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.

    His actions are equivocal.

    fragwürdig, zweideutig, zweifelhaft

    сомни́тельныйsomnítelʹnyj

    сумнівнийsumnivnyj

  3. Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

    fragwürdig, zweifelhaft

    сомни́тельныйsomnítelʹnyj

    сумнівнийsumnivnyj

    uncertain as a sign or indication

Примеры

предложений: 4
  1. The prime minister's answer was equivocal.

    ukВідповідь прем'єр-міністра була двозначна.

    deDie Antwort des Premierministers war doppeldeutig.

  2. Research in this area is somewhat equivocal.

  3. If his words were equivocal, his manner left their meaning unmistakable.

  4. He appeared confident before presenting his findings, but his presentation was at best equivocal.

Переводы

языков: 9
Українська
По значениям 2
having several applicable significations:
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters:
Русский
По значениям 2
having several applicable significations:
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters:
Deutsch
По значениям 2
having several applicable significations:
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters:

Происхождение

From Late Latin aequivocus + -al, from aequus + vocō. By surface analysis, equi- + vocal.

From Late Latin aequivocus + -al, from aequus + vocō. By surface analysis, equi- + vocal.

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Формы

more equivocal, most equivocal
Сравнительная степеньmore equivocal Урок
Превосходная степеньmost equivocal Урок

правильный

Синонимы

синонимов: 5
Близкие по смыслу
  • open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead:ambiguous

Антонимы

антонимов: 3

Однокоренные

связанных слов: 6

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