equivocal

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for equivocal

equivocal 🔊 /ɪkwɪˈvʌkʌl/

equivocal : නොපැහැදිලි අර්ථ ඇති

equivocal : සංදිග්ධ

equivocal : සැක උපදවන

equivocal : ශබ්දඡල

equivocal definition

Adjective.

  1. (Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double 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.

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