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ambiguity vs loophole

loophole vs ambiguity

ambiguity and loophole both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ambiguity Yes No No No
loophole Yes No No No
As nouns, loophole is a hyponym of ambiguity; that is, loophole is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ambiguity:
  • ambiguity: an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
  • loophole: an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
Other hyponyms of ambiguity include amphibology, amphiboly, parisology, double entendre.
ambiguity (noun) loophole (noun)
unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
Difference between ambiguity and loophole

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