equivocality

e·quiv·o·cal  (-kwv-kl)

adj.

1. Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous. See Synonyms at ambiguous.

2. Of uncertain significance.

3. Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.

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[From Late Latin aequivocus : Latin aequi-, equi- + Latin vocre, to call; see wek^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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e·quivo·cali·ty (-kl-t), e·quivo·cal·ness n.

e·quivo·cal·ly adv.

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equivocality, equivocacy

the state or quality of being ambiguous in meaning or capable of double interpretation. — equivocal, adj.

See also: Punning

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the state or quality of being ambiguous in meaning or capable of double interpretation. — equivocal, adj.

See also: Language