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Meaning of ambiguity
The primary meaning of "ambiguity" refers to the state of being open to more than one interpretation, or the quality of being unclear or uncertain in meaning.
Etymology of ambiguity
The word "ambiguity" comes from the Latin "ambiguus", meaning "having a double meaning" or "doubtful", which is derived from "ambigere", meaning "to go around" or "to waver".
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe situations or language that can be interpreted in multiple ways.
Synonyms
vagueness
obscurity
unclearness
indefiniteness
uncertainty
doubtfulness
dubiousness
equivocality
equivocation
ambiguity
unclearness
murkiness
haziness
fogginess
indistinctness
indefinitude
unclearness
ambiguity
abstruseness
reconditeness
incomprehensibility
unintelligibility
inexplicitness
implicitness
indirectness
crypticity
secrecy
mysteriousness
enigmaticness
puzzlement
perplexity
bewilderment
confusion
disorientation.
Definitions
- The state of being open to more than one interpretation
- The quality of being unclear or uncertain in meaning
- A word, phrase, or sentence that can be interpreted in more than one way
Usage Examples
- The poem's ambiguity made it difficult to understand the poet's intended meaning.
- The contract's ambiguity led to a dispute between the two parties.
- The artist's use of ambiguity in her sculpture added to its mystique and intrigue.
Antonyms
clarity
clearness
distinctness
definiteness
certainty
certitude
precision
exactness
explicitness
directness
straightforwardness
obviousness
transparency
lucidity
intelligibility
comprehensibility
unmistakability
unambiguity
unequivocality
determinateness
specificity.