equivocal
/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveCommunication
equivocal (adjective) means having more than one possible meaning, often on purpose.
Persian: دوپهلو، مبهم
Meaning of equivocal
| Word | equivocal |
|---|---|
| Definition | having more than one possible meaning, often on purpose |
| Persian | دوپهلو، مبهم |
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
The politician gave an equivocal answer.
سیاستمدار پاسخی دوپهلو داد.
Word forms of equivocal
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | equivocal |
| verb | equivocate |
Synonyms of equivocal
ambiguous, vague
Opposites of equivocal
Common phrases with equivocal
- equivocal results
- an equivocal reply
- equivocal evidence
Related English words
ambiguoushaving more than one possible meaning · C1unequivocalexpressing one clear meaning with no doubt · C2cogentclearly expressed and convincing · C2eloquentable to speak or write in a clear and persuasive way · C2lucidclear and easy to understand; able to think clearly · C2obfuscateto make something less clear and harder to understand · C2laconicusing very few words · C2articulateto express ideas clearly in words · C1
Questions about equivocal
What does equivocal mean?
equivocal (adjective) means having more than one possible meaning, often on purpose.
What is the Persian meaning of equivocal?
equivocal means دوپهلو، مبهم in Persian.
What level is the word equivocal?
equivocal is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for equivocal?
Words close in meaning to equivocal include ambiguous, vague.
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