equivocal
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equivocal (plural equivocals)
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equivocal (comparative more equivocal, superlative most equivocal)
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- (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.
- Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal.
- Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.
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Having two significations equally applicable
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Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters
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Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful
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[edit] External links
- equivocal in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- equivocal in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
