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ambages


Meanings
  • Noun

    Unclear or ambiguous term in French language.

    - "La signification d'ambages est incertaine."
    - "L'ambages de la langue française peut varier."

Variants
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ambage , ambages
Etymology
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From Latin ambigus, meaning 'doubtful' or 'unclear'.


Trivia
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  1. The word ambages is often used in literary contexts to create suspense and uncertainty.

  2. Ambages can also refer to a type of disguise or mask in French literature and theater.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ambiguité: French term for ambiguity or uncertainty.


How to Memorize "ambages"

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    - Visualize the feeling of uncertainty when encountering the word ambages.

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    - Link it to the Latin root ambigus.

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