English dictionary
equivocal
/I/'kw/I/v/@/k/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
ExamplesAn equivocal statement.
The polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates.
The officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness.
Popularity is an equivocal crown.
An equivocal response to an embarrassing question.
Synonyms ambiguousSource: WordNet 3.0
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(Literally, <i>called equally</i> one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, <i>equivocal</i> words; an <i>equivocal</i> sentence.
Source: webster1913
noun
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A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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open to question
ExamplesAliens of equivocal loyalty.
His conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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uncertain as a sign or indication
ExamplesThe evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal.
Source: WordNet 3.0