amphiboly

noun

am·​phib·​o·​ly am-ˈfi-bə-lē How to pronounce amphiboly (audio)
plural amphibolies

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin amphibolia — more at amphibology

First Known Use

circa 1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amphiboly was circa 1588

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“Amphiboly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphiboly. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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