What does "equivocal" mean?

EQUIVOCAL means: A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.

What is the definition of "equivocal"?

The definition of EQUIVOCAL: A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.

How do you pronounce "equivocal"?

"EQUIVOCAL" is pronounced /əˈkwɪvəkəl/. It has 9 letters.

What are synonyms for "equivocal"?

Synonyms for EQUIVOCAL include: double entendre, equivoque, ambiguous, indeterminate, doubtful, incongruous, uncertain.

What is another word for "equivocal"?

Another word for EQUIVOCAL is double entendre or equivoque. Other alternatives: ambiguous, indeterminate, doubtful, incongruous, uncertain.

What part of speech is "equivocal"?

"EQUIVOCAL" is primarily used as a noun.

How do you use "equivocal" in a sentence?

Example sentence using EQUIVOCAL: "an equivocal sentence"

How many letters does "equivocal" have?

"EQUIVOCAL" has 9 letters and is pronounced /əˈkwɪvəkəl/. It is rated hard difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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EQUIVOCAL

/əˈkwɪvəkəl/

9 lettersHard difficultynoun/əˈkwɪvəkəl/

NOUN

1
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.

Synonyms

double entendreequivoque

ADJ

1
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
"an equivocal sentence"
2
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
"His actions are equivocal."
3
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

Synonyms

ambiguousindeterminatedoubtfulincongruousuncertain

How to use "EQUIVOCAL" in a sentence

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"an equivocal sentence"
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple in…
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"His actions are equivocal."
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelin…

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word EQUIVOCAL. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: hard · Letters: 9 · More 9-letter words