Equivocal
Word | EQUIVOCAL |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | e quiv o cal |
Pronunciations | /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Equivocal"
What do we mean by equivocal?
Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to conceal the truth. synonym: ambiguous. adjective
Characterized by a mixture of opposing elements and therefore questionable or uncertain. adjective
Being of doubtful signification; capable of being understood in different senses; ambiguous; doubtful: as, an equivocal word, term, or sense; an equivocal answer.
Of doubtful quality, origin, or significance; capable of being ascribed to different motives or causes; suspicious; dubious: as, an equivocal character; equivocal relations; an equivocal reputation.
Equivocating.
Synonyms Doubtful, Ambiguous, etc. (see obscure, a.); indeterminate.
A word or term of doubtful meaning, or capable of different interpretations. noun
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque. noun
(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain adjective
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected. adjective
Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful. adjective
A chord which can be resolved into several distinct keys; one whose intervals, being all minor thirds, do not clearly indicate its fundamental tone or root; the chord of the diminished triad, and the diminished seventh. adjective
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque. noun
Having two or more significations equally applicable; capable of double or multiple interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence. adjective
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal. adjective
Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous. adjective
Open to question adjective
Uncertain as a sign or indication adjective
Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead adjective
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Equivocal
- Synonyms for equivocal
- Ambiguous Synonyms
- Ambiguous Synonyms
- Ambagious Synonyms
- Amalgamated Synonyms
- Amphibological Synonyms
- Antonyms for equivocal
- Unequivocal Antonyms
- Unequivocal Antonyms
- Unambiguous Antonyms
- Univocal Antonyms
The word "equivocal" in example sentences
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