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Meaning of ambiguity

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ambiguity

Pronunciation:/æmbɪˈɡjuːɪti/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something, particularly words and sentences, that is open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, if that meaning etc cannot be determined from its context.

    Example: His speech was made with such great ambiguity that neither supporter nor opponent could be certain of his true position.

  2. The state of being ambiguous.