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ambiguity

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃.bi.ɣwi.ˈda.dɨ/am·bi·gui·da·de

Definition

1

The quality of being ambiguous; the possibility of double interpretation; lack of clarity.

Usage examples

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion.
Legal documents must strive to eliminate ambiguity.

Common combinations

linguistic ambiguityto resolve an ambiguityto cause ambiguity