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Definition of Ambiguity
1. Noun. An expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context.
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Derivative terms: Ambiguous, Ambiguous
2. Noun. Unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning.
Generic synonyms: Unclearness
Specialized synonyms: Equivocation, Evasiveness, Prevarication, Lexical Ambiguity, Polysemy, No Man's Land, Twilight Zone
Derivative terms: Ambiguous, Ambiguous, Equivocal
Antonyms: Unambiguity, Unequivocalness
Definition of Ambiguity
1. n. The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression.
Definition of Ambiguity
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Medical Definition of Ambiguity
1. Origin: L. Ambiguitas, fr. Ambiguus: cf. F. Ambiguite. The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression. "No shadow of ambiguity can rest upon the course to be pursued." (I. Taylor) "The words are of single signification, without any ambiguity." (South) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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