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ambiguities

Meanings
  • Noun

    The state of having multiple meanings or interpretations for a word or phrase.

  • Noun

    A figure in art or literature that is open to more than one interpretation.

Antonyms

unambiguity
Synonyms

ambiguousness , imprecision , polysemy , weasel word
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ambiguities
misgivings , grievings , chiefs , believings
Variants
List of all variants of ambiguities that leads to same result
ambiguities , ambiguity
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin ambiguus, meaning 'doubtful,' 'uncertain,' or 'equivocal'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'ambiguity' is often used in mathematics to describe a function that has multiple solutions.

  2. In psychology, ambiguity can refer to a situation where a person is uncertain about their emotions or motivations.

  3. The term 'ambiguity' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

Related Concepts
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  1. Polysemy: The property of a word having multiple meanings.

  2. Ambiguity theory: A theory in linguistics that focuses on the interpretation of ambiguous words or phrases.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. A third factor amping your desire to speed things along: Despite the euphoria of those first kisses and dates, the initial stages of infatuation can be incredibly unsettling. "You aren't sure yet where you stand with your mate, so you're anxious to shake the "ambiguity"," explains Regan.

    - Molly Triffin et al.,{it}Cosmopolitan{/it},January 2008

  2. Above the level of molecular biology, the notion of "gene" has become increasingly complex. The chapter in which Ridley addresses the "ambiguities" of this slippery word is an expository tour de force. He considers seven possible meanings of gene as used in different contexts: a unit of heredity; an interchangeable part of evolution; a recipe for a metabolic product;  … a development switch; a unit of selection; and a unit of instinct.

    - Raymond Tallis,{it}Prospect{/it},September 2003

  3. The troubles in the Empire at the turn of the seventeenth century have often been laid at the door of the Peace of Augsburg. While it is true that the 1555 agreement papered over some unsolvable problems and contained "ambiguities" and loopholes, it had been conceived as a pragmatic compromise, and it did succeed in preserving the peace in Germany for one generation.

    - Alison D. Anderson,{it}On the Verge of War{/it},1999

  4. Her letters and diaries describe her own feelings of insecurity and worries about her possible fate if she could no longer work, and they also tell us a great deal about the "ambiguity" of her position within the society in which she lived, and her determination to defend and maintain her own status.

    - Joanna Martin,{it}A Governess In the Age of Jane Austen{/it},1998
Culture
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Ambiguities have been a source of fascination in literature and art, often used to create suspense, intrigue, and multiple layers of meaning. One famous example is Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' which features an ambiguous character and a mysterious event.

How to Memorize "ambiguities"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a word with multiple meanings, like a double-sided coin. Visualize each meaning and remember the context in which it is used.

  2. associate

    - Associate ambiguous words with objects, actions, or situations that represent their meanings. For example, associate 'ambiguity' with a coin or a painting with multiple interpretations.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'ambiguity' in each of its meanings, such as 'The novel had an ambiguity of meaning that kept me guessing until the end,' and 'The detective faced an ambiguity in deciding which suspect to trust.'

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