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- Dictionaryequivocal/ɪˈkwɪvəkl/
adjective
- 1. open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous: "the equivocal nature of her remarks"
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The meaning of EQUIVOCAL is subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse. How to use equivocal in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Equivocal.
EQUIVOCAL definition: 1. not clear and seeming to have two opposing meanings, or confusing and able to be understood in…. Learn more.
EQUIVOCAL meaning: 1. not clear and seeming to have two opposing meanings, or confusing and able to be understood in…. Learn more.
If you are equivocal, you are deliberately vague in what you say, because you want to avoid speaking the truth or making a decision.
Synonyms for EQUIVOCAL: questionable, dubious, disputable, problematical, doubtful, suspicious, debatable, problematic; Antonyms of EQUIVOCAL: certain, unquestionable, undoubted, undeniable, indisputable, indubitable, sure, incontestable
Definition of equivocal adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (of words or statements) not having one clear or definite meaning or intention; able to be understood in more than one way synonym ambiguous. She gave an equivocal answer, typical of a politician.
Equivocal means uncertain or ambiguous. If you ask your teacher what's on an upcoming test and she gives you an equivocal answer, you won't be able to narrow down your studying. Equivocal is from the Latin aequus, "equal, the same," + vocare, "to call, to speak," and describes when something is too close to call. An editorial in your local ...
Equivocal definition: allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous. See examples of EQUIVOCAL used in a sentence.
What does the word equivocal mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word equivocal, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. equivocal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
1. allowing the possibility of more than one meaning or interpretation, esp. with intent to mislead; ambiguous: an equivocal answer. 2. of doubtful nature or character; questionable. 3. of uncertain significance; not determined. e•quiv`o•cal′i•ty, n. e•quiv′o•cal•ness, n. syn: See ambiguous.
