Definition of equivocal

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Equivocal (a.) (Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence..

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Explicit :: Explicit (a.) Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration..
Amphibolic :: Amphibolic (a.) Of or pertaining to amphiboly; ambiguous; equivocal.
Homonymous :: Homonymous (a.) Having the same name or designation, but different meaning or relation; hence, equivocal; ambiguous..
Equivocacy :: Equivocacy (n.) Equivocalness.
Lax :: Lax (v. t.) Not strict or stringent; not exact; loose; weak; vague; equivocal.
Univocally :: Univocally (adv.) In a univocal manner; in one term; in one sense; not equivocally.
Adventuress :: Adventuress (n.) A female adventurer; a woman who tries to gain position by equivocal means.
Unequivocal :: Unequivocal (a.) Not equivocal; not doubtful; not ambiguous; evident; sincere; plain; as, unequivocal evidence; unequivocal words..
Pronounced :: Pronounced (a.) Strongly marked; unequivocal; decided. [A Gallicism.
Pythonism :: Pythonism (n.) The art of predicting events after the manner of the priestess of Apollo at Delphi; equivocal prophesying.
Equivocate :: Equivocate (v. t.) To render equivocal or ambiguous.
Ambiguous :: Ambiguous (a.) Doubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal; as, an ambiguous course; an ambiguous expression..
Univocal :: Univocal (a.) Having one meaning only; -- contrasted with equivocal.
Univocal :: Univocal (n.) Unequivocal; indubitable.
Equivocally :: Equivocally (adv.) In an equivocal manner.
Equivocal :: Equivocal (a.) Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal..
Decided :: Decided (a.) Free from ambiguity; unequivocal; unmistakable; unquestionable; clear; evident; as, a decided advantage..
Equivocalness :: Equivocalness (n.) The state of being equivocal.
Equivocate :: Equivocate (a.) To use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with intent to deceive; to use ambiguous expressions with a view to mislead; as, to equivocate is the work of duplicity..
Equivocal :: Equivocal (a.) Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful..
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