What does equivocation mean?
Equivocation means (logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression..
Equivocation
/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression..
Definitions by Sense
- (logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
- The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
Example Sentences
Federal courts have mostly ruled against the executive branch in such cases. The equivocation that has characterized the [Trump] administration’s legal responses to date is turning into objection and refusal.
Synonyms for equivocation
Antonyms for equivocation
Related Words
Word Forms
- equivocations
- æquivocation
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for equivocation?
Common synonyms include prevarication, evasion, tergiversation, evasiveness.
What is the opposite of equivocation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use equivocation in a sentence?
Federal courts have mostly ruled against the executive branch in such cases. The equivocation that has characterized the [Trump] administration’s legal responses to date is turning into objection and refusal.
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