equivocal

Letters that make equivocal

a, o, e, l, c, i, q, u, v are letters that make 'equivocal'

Words within equivocal

eq, oca, vocal, iv, IV, AL, CA, Al, Ca are words within 'equivocal'


3 possible definitions for 'equivocal'

Equivocal as "open to question"

Under this definition, equivocal is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to equivocal

questionable is similar to equivocal.

Example of equivocal used within this context

"aliens of equivocal loyalty", "his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son"-Anna Jameson


Equivocal as "open to two or more interpretations, or of uncertain nature or significance, or (often) intended to mislead"

Under this definition, equivocal is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ambiguous has the same meaning as equivocal

Antonyms

unequivocal, univocal, unambiguous have the opposite meaning of 'equivocal'

Derivatives of equivocal

ambiguity, equivocalness are derivatives of 'equivocal'.

Similar to equivocal

indeterminate, double, forked, evasive are similar to 'equivocal'.

Example of equivocal used within this context

"an equivocal statement", "the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates", "the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness", "popularity is an equivocal crown", "an equivocal response to an embarrassing question"


Equivocal as "uncertain as a sign or indication"

Under this definition, equivocal is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to equivocal

inconclusive is similar to equivocal.

Example of equivocal used within this context

"the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal"



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