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Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

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equivocal

IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈkwɪvəkəl/

Adjective

Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

Japanese Meaning

複数の意味を併せ持つ、またはどちらの意味にも解釈可能な曖昧な状態 / 二重または多重の解釈を許す、いわば両義的である

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Her equivocal response left the committee unsure whether she supported the proposal or opposed it.

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彼女の曖昧な返答のせいで、委員会は彼女が提案に賛成なのか反対なのか確信が持てなかった。

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Sense（1）

Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

equivocal words

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Sense（2）

Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.

His actions are equivocal.

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Sense（3）

Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

How equivocal a test.

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more equivocal

（ comparative ）

most equivocal

（ superlative ）

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