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ambiguous vs ambiguity

ambiguity vs ambiguous

ambiguous is not a noun while ambiguity is a noun.

ambiguous is an adjective but ambiguity is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ambiguous No Yes No No
ambiguity Yes No No No
ambiguous (noun) ambiguity (noun)
unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
ambiguous (adjective) ambiguity (adjective)
having more than one possible meaning
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
Difference between ambiguous and ambiguity

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