equivocation

Meanings

• Noun

  The use of a word or phrase in such a way as to deceive or mislead by suggesting a meaning different from the one intended.

  - "In the game of chess, a knight can make an equivocation move, which is a move that appears to be a loss but ultimately leads to a win."
  - "Politicians often use equivocation to manipulate public opinion by using ambiguous language."
  - "Equivocation is a common technique in poetry, where a word or phrase has multiple meanings that add depth to the poem."

• Noun

  The act of making a false or misleading statement, especially with deliberate intent.

  - "The salesperson used equivocation to convince the customer to buy a product they didn't need."
  - "The politician's equivocation on the issue of tax reform confused voters."
  - "The lawyer's equivocation during the trial led to a mistrial."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equivocation
deception , evocation , imprecation , replication

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Variants

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equivocation , equivocations

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'aequivocare,' meaning 'to speak equally,' or 'to speak in equal terms.'

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Trivia

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1. Equivocation is a common technique used in riddles and puzzles to challenge the solver's ability to understand the true meaning of a word or phrase.

2. The term 'equivocation' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. Equivocation is a common theme in philosophical debates, particularly in discussions of language and meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambiguity: Ambiguity refers to the potential for multiple meanings or interpretations of a word or phrase. Equivocation is a specific type of ambiguity where a word or phrase is used with intention to mislead.

2. Fallacy: Equivocation is a type of logical fallacy where a term or phrase is used in such a way as to deceive or mislead by suggesting a meaning different from the one intended.

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Culture

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Equivocation has been used throughout history in literature, art, and philosophy. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius uses equivocation to manipulate his son Laertes and the audience. In philosophy, equivocation is a fallacy that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding.

How to Memorize "equivocation"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize equivocation, visualize the act of using a word or phrase in a deceptive way to manipulate meaning. Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat and labeling it a 'table,' then using the word 'table' to refer to a flat surface for a card trick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate equivocation with the idea of deception or manipulation. Think of a politician using ambiguous language to confuse voters or a magician using misdirection to distract from the true outcome of a trick.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym EQUIVOCATION to remember the definition: 'Exploit QUestions, Usage, Intent, Vocabulary, Context, Obfuscation, Ambiguity, and Tone to Obscure or Confuse.'

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