English dictionary

ambiguity

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

noun.attribute

Synonyms equivocalness

Antonyms unambiguity unequivocalness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression.

noun

Source: webster1913