Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

ambiguously

Meanings
  • adjective

    having more than one meaning or interpretation

  • not clear or definite

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ambiguously
biguously , liguistically
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. ambiguous (en) : having more than one meaning or interpretation

  2. ambiguous (en) : not clear or definite

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. ambitiously

  2. ambidextrous

Variants
List of all variants of ambiguously that leads to same result
ambiguous , ambiguously , ambiguousness , ambiguousnesses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

ambiguities, ambiguouslyly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French ambigüe, from Latin ambiguus 'doubtful, uncertain, ambiguous, indistinct, unclear, equivocal, ambiguous' from ambi- 'around, about' + gaudī 'I rejoice' or 'go' + -us 'condition, quality'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The word 'ambiguous' has six letters, which is the same number of sides on a cube.

  2. In linguistics, a word that is ambiguous in one language may not be ambiguous in another language.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. equivocation: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used in more than one sense, often intentionally to deceive or mislead.

  2. polysemy: The property of a word or phrase having multiple meanings.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. He seeks sources for the speech's ideas in Lincoln's "ambiguous" stance toward organized religion, in the sermons of preachers he listened to, and in his Bible-reading habit.

    - Gilbert Taylor,{it}Booklist{/it},15 Dec. 2001

  2. Greater familiarity with this artist makes one's assessment of him more tentative rather than less. His best pictures exude a hypersensitive, "ambiguous" aura of grace.

    - Peter Schjeldahl,{it}New Yorker{/it},10 Mar. 2003

  3. In Mexico we follow the fraught, "ambiguous" journey of a Tijuana cop … caught between the ruthless, corrupt general … he works for and the DEA, which wants him to inform on his countrymen.

    - David Ansen,{it}Newsweek{/it},8 Jan. 2001

  4. Physicians could manipulate reimbursement rules to help their patients obtain coverage for care that the physicians perceive to be necessary, for example, through "ambiguous" documentation or by exaggerating the severity of patients' conditions.

    - Michael K. Wynia et al.,{it}Journal of the American Medical Association{/it},12 Apr. 2000
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, mystery, and depth in characters and plots. For example, Shakespeare's Hamlet is a play filled with ambiguity, as the title character's motivations and intentions are not always clear. In art, ambiguity can be used to challenge viewers and provoke thought.

How to Memorize "ambiguously"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a word with multiple meanings, like a book with many pages, each page representing a different meaning.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with a symbol or image that represents the concept of having multiple meanings, such as a fork with two prongs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'AMBIGUOUS' to remember the meaning: Ambi means around, Big means many, Gu means good, and Us means us.

Memorize "ambiguously" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ambiguously is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now