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equivocal

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Main Entry: equiv·o·cal
Pronunciation: \i-ˈkwi-və-kəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin aequivocus, from aequi- equi- + voc-, vox voice — more at voice
Date: 1599

1 a : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse <an equivocal statement> b : uncertain as an indication or sign <equivocal evidence>
2 a : of uncertain nature or classification <equivocal shapes> b : of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing : undecided <an equivocal attitude> c : of doubtful advantage, genuineness, or moral rectitude <equivocal behavior>

synonyms see obscure

equiv·o·cal·i·ty \-ˌkwi-və-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun

equiv·o·cal·ly \-ˈkwi-və-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

equiv·o·cal·ness \-kəl-nəs\ noun


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