ambigous
Meanings
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adjective
having more than one meaning or application
- "The novel had ambiguous themes that could be interpreted in various ways."
- "The politician's statement was ambiguous, leaving room for different interpretations."
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adjective
uncertain or vague
- "The test results were ambiguous, and the doctor needed to run more tests to reach a definitive diagnosis."
- "The ambiguous situation left both parties uncertain about their next steps."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ambigousmurmurs , chambers , fumigators , tumors
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsambit (English) : the sphere or scope of something, especially the area or range of control or influence
ambiance (English) : the atmosphere or mood of a place or situation
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
about
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amble
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ambulance
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embezzle
Variants
List of all variants of ambigous that leads to same resultambiguous , ambiguously , ambiguousness , ambiguousnesses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).ambiguities, ambiguously, ambiguousness
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin ambiguus, meaning 'doubtful, unclear, or uncertain'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word ambiguous first appeared in English in the late 15th century.
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In mathematics, an ambiguous number is one that can be interpreted in more than one way, such as 0.999... = 1 or not.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
polysemy: The property of a word having multiple meanings. Ambiguous words exhibit polysemy.
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equivocation: The use of a word in such a way as to deceive or mislead by having multiple meanings. Ambiguous words can lead to equivocation if used carelessly.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, ambiguity is often used to create suspense and engage the reader's imagination. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' the ambiguous nature of the murderer's identity drives the narrative.
How to Memorize "ambigous"
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visualize
- Imagine a scale with two weights, one labeled 'clear' and the other labeled 'ambiguous'. The ambiguous weight is larger and has a cloudy or foggy appearance.
- Visualize a Venn diagram with two circles labeled 'meaning 1' and 'meaning 2'. The overlapping region represents the ambiguous area where both meanings apply. -
associate
- Associate ambiguous with uncertainty, doubt, or vagueness. For example, imagine a foggy morning where you can barely see the road ahead.
- Associate ambiguous with multiple meanings or applications. For example, think of a coin that can be heads or tails depending on how you look at it. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Ambiguous means uncertain, just like a foggy morning, with multiple meanings or applications.'
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