Wordiyoequivocal
🇬🇧 UK/iˈkwivəkl/🇺🇸 US/i'kwivәkl/
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Having two or more possible meanings; deliberately vague or ambiguous, often to mislead; uncertain in nature
模棱两可的，含糊其辞的，意义不明确的
n.
A word or expression that has more than one possible meaning; an ambiguous term
歧义词，双关语
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The politician gave an equivocal answer to avoid controversy.
- 2.
His equivocal answer left the audience confused.