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Meaning of equivocal
The primary meaning of the word "equivocal" is related to something that is open to multiple interpretations or is intentionally vague.
Etymology of equivocal
The word "equivocal" originates from the Latin words "aequus," meaning equal, and "vocalis," meaning of the voice, or "vox," meaning voice, combined with the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe language or statements that are ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations
Synonyms
ambiguous
vague
unclear
uncertain
dubious
questionable
suspicious
obscure
cryptic
enigmatic
puzzling
confusing
baffling
perplexing
ambiguous
ambivalent
indecisive
hesitant
equivocating
prevaricating
evasive
elusive
shifty
slippery
ambiguous
unclear
indistinct
indefinite
indeterminate
uncertain
unsure
indecisive
hesitant
ambiguous
obscure
abstruse
recondite
enigmatic
mysterious
cryptic
puzzling.
Definitions
- Having more than one possible meaning, ambiguous, or unclear
- Intentionally vague or ambiguous, often to avoid commitment or to mislead
- Open to multiple interpretations, neither clear nor distinct
Usage Examples
- The politician's response to the question was equivocal, leaving both sides of the debate unsure of her stance
- The poem's meaning was equivocal, and readers were left to interpret the symbolism in their own way
- The company's statement about the future of the project was deliberately equivocal, aiming not to alarm investors
Antonyms
clear
transparent
explicit
unequivocal
definite
certain
sure
unambiguous
straightforward
direct
obvious
plain
unmistakable
lucid
coherent
intelligible
comprehensible
precise
exact
specific
distinct
unmistakable
straightforward.