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- Dictionaryambiguous/amˈbɪɡjʊəs/
adjective
- 1. open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning: "ambiguous phrases"
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Learn the meaning of ambiguous, a word that describes something that can be understood in more than one way or has multiple possible meanings. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.
ambiguous, equivocal, cryptic, enigmatic describe conditions or statements not clear in meaning. ambiguous can refer to a statement, act, or attitude that is capable of two or more often contradictory interpretations, usually accidentally or unintentionally so: an ambiguous passage in the preamble.
Learn the meaning of ambiguous, an adjective that describes something that has more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally. See how to use ambiguous in sentences and synonyms, and compare with irony and sarcasm.
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation or meaning, or difficult to understand or classify. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of ambiguous and related words, such as equivocal and vague.
Ambiguity is the quality or state of being ambiguous, especially in meaning. An ambiguous word or expression can be understood in two or more possible ways, or something ambiguous can create uncertainty.
Ambiguity is the fact of something having more than one possible meaning and causing confusion. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and explore related words and phrases.
Ambiguity is the state of being uncertain or unclear because something can be understood in more than one way. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see examples from various sources.
