Equivocal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Equivocal is an adjective meaning Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
Meaning
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
More Meanings
- Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
- Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
- (philosophy) A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.
Example Sentences
equivocal words
an equivocal sentence
equivocal repentances
How equivocal a test.
Word Forms
- equivocals
Synonyms for equivocal
Depending on context, synonyms include ambiguous, indeterminate, uncertain, doubtful, incongruous, equivoque.
Antonyms for equivocal
Common opposites include unequivocal, univocal, certain, unambiguous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ambiguous, ambivalent, questionable, indeterminate, inconclusive, evasive.
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