equivocal

English

/əˈkwɪvəkəl/, /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/

noun
Definitions
  • A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.

Etymology

Affix from Latin aequivocus, aequus (equal, even, fair, level) + Latin vocō (call, I call, summon, invoke, name).

Origin

Latin

vocō

Gloss

call, I call, summon, invoke, name

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji
☎️ 📞 🤙

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