ambiguous 2
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
having more than one possible meaning
Examples
- 1.frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy
- 2.ambiguous words
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
ambiguously 1
adverb
in an ambiguous manner
EnglishAntonym
unambiguous 1
adjective
having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
Derivationally related form
ambiguity 2
noun
unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
Also see
unclear 2
adjective
not clear to the mind
equivocal 1
adjective
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
Similar_to
double-barreled 2
adjective
having two purposes; twofold
double-edged 1
adjective
capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways
enigmatic 2
adjective
resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
left-handed 5
adjective
ironically ambiguous
multivalent 3
adjective
having many values, meanings, or appeals
