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ambiguous

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃ˈbi.ɣwu/am·bí·guo

Definition

1

Having more than one possible meaning; open to more than one interpretation.

Usage examples

“His statement was ambiguous and caused confusion.”
“The law's wording is deliberately ambiguous.”

Common combinations

ambiguous termambiguous answerambiguous language