equivocal
Having two or more equally applicable meaningsHaving two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
» The prime minister's answer was equivocal.
Die Antwort des Premierministers war doppeldeutig. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Відповідь прем'єр-міністра була двозначна. — deniko
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3 sensesHaving two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
equivocal words
an equivocal sentence
doppeldeutig, mehrdeutig
двусмы́сленныйdvusmýslennyj
двозначнийdvoznačnyj
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
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
fragwürdig, zweifelhaft
сомни́тельныйsomnítelʹnyj
сумнівнийsumnivnyj
uncertain as a sign or indication
Examples
4 sentencesThe prime minister's answer was equivocal.
Відповідь прем'єр-міністра була двозначна. — deniko
deDie Antwort des Premierministers war doppeldeutig. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Research in this area is somewhat equivocal.
If his words were equivocal, his manner left their meaning unmistakable.
He appeared confident before presenting his findings, but his presentation was at best equivocal.
Translations
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By meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
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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Forms
more equivocal, most equivocal| Comparative | more equivocal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most equivocal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead:ambiguous
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.