Ambiguity
Pronunciation
- IPA: /æmbɪɡˈjuɪtiË/
Origin
From Middle English ambiguite, from Old French ambiguite (French ambiguïté), from Latin ambiguitas.
Full definition of ambiguity
Noun
ambiguity
(countable and uncountable; plural ambiguitys)- (countable) Something, particulary words and sentences, that is open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, if that meaning etc cannot be determined from its context.His speech was made with such great ambiguity that neither supporter nor opponent could be certain of his true position.
- (uncountable) The state of being ambiguous.
Synonyms
- (state of being ambiguous) ambiguousness, imprecision