equivocal

Definition

Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

Etymology

From Late Latin aequivocus + -al, from aequus + vocō. By surface analysis, equi- + vocal.

Example Sentences

• "equivocal words"
• "an equivocal sentence"
• "For the beauties of Shakespeare are not of so dim or equivocal a nature as to be visible only to learned eyes."

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