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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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AMBIGUOUS definition: 1. having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally: 2. having or…. Learn more.
The meaning of AMBIGUOUS is doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness. How to use ambiguous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ambiguous.
Definitions of ambiguous. adjective. having more than one possible meaning. “ ambiguous words” “frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy” synonyms: double-barreled, double-barrelled. having two purposes; twofold. double-edged. capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways.
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.
AMBIGUOUS meaning: 1. having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally: 2. having or…. Learn more.
Definition of ambiguous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations: an ambiguous answer. 2. difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify: a rock of ambiguous character. 3. lacking clearness or definiteness; obscure; indistinct: an ambiguous shape.
