equivocal
adjective
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Senses
Sense 1 adjective
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
an equivocal statement
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Sense 2 adjective
open to question
aliens of equivocal loyalty
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Sense 3 adjective
uncertain as a sign or indication
the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | also see | Related & opposite | ambiguous |
| 1 | antonym | Related & opposite | unequivocal |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | equivocalness |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | ambiguity |
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | forked |
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | evasive |
| 1 | similar to | Related & opposite | indeterminate |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | questionable |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | inconclusive |