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- Dictionaryequivocal/ɪˈkwɪvəkl/
adjective
- 1. open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous: "the equivocal nature of her remarks"
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(of statements) unclear and seeming to have two opposing meanings, or (of actions or ways of behaving) confusing and able to be understood in two different ways: She gave an equivocal response.
1. a. : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse. an equivocal statement. b. : uncertain as an indication or sign. equivocal evidence. 2. a. : of uncertain nature or classification. equivocal shapes. b. : of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing : undecided. an equivocal attitude. c.
Equivocal means uncertain or ambiguous. If you ask your teacher what's on an upcoming test and she gives you an equivocal answer, you won't be able to narrow down your studying.
not clear and seeming to have two opposing meanings, or confusing and able to be understood in two different ways: His words to the press were deliberately equivocal - he didn't deny the reports but neither did he confirm them. Synonyms. ambiguous. ambivalent. Opposite. unequivocal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Equivocal definition: allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous. See examples of EQUIVOCAL used in a sentence.
equivocal. adjective. /ɪˈkwɪvəkl/ (formal) (of words or statements) not having one clear or definite meaning or intention; able to be understood in more than one way synonym ambiguous. She gave an equivocal answer, typical of a politician. Women were less equivocal than men on the subject of fidelity in marriage. Want to learn more?
If you are equivocal, you are deliberately vague in what you say, because you want to avoid speaking the truth or making a decision.
What does the word equivocal mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word equivocal, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. equivocal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. linguistics (mid 1600s) physiology (mid 1600s) Entry status.
If you are equivocal, you are deliberately vague in what you say, because you want to avoid speaking the truth or making a decision.
Equivocal definition: Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to conceal the truth.
