Definizione monolingua

equivocal

equivocal (plural equivocals)

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

equivocal (comparative more equivocal, superlative most equivocal)

1. (Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two or more significations equally applicable; capable of double or multiple interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence.
2. Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal.
3. Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.

Definizione dizionario equivocal

	ambiguo
	Of uncertain significance.

	equivoco
	uncertain, doubtful

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Altri significati:

(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two or more significations equally applicable; capable of double or multiple interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence.

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

Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal.

capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters

having several applicable significations

Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.