ambiguous vs equivocal
equivocal vs ambiguousambiguous and equivocal both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ambiguous | No | Yes | No | No |
| equivocal | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
ambiguous and equivocal
are synonyms defined as:
- ambiguous and equivocal: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
| ambiguous (adjective) | equivocal (adjective) |
|---|---|
| having more than one possible meaning | open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead |
| open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead | uncertain as a sign or indication |
| having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns | open to question |
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