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Word entry · 9 letters

ambiguity

Best crossword clue

"Unclear wording"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/Part of speech nounSorted abgiimtuyStarts with AEnds with Y2 cluesCommon crossword word
1A2M3B4I5G6U7I8T9Y

Definitions

  1. unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

Word origin

From Middle English ambiguite, from Old French ambiguite (French ambiguïté), from Latin ambiguitas, equivalent to ambiguous + -ity.

Used in a sentence

  • His speech was made with such great ambiguity that neither supporter nor opponent could be certain of his true position.
  • If two persons bore the same name, and confusion was likely to be caused, ambiguity was avoided by adding the name of the father[…]

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Unclear wording9 letters
02Multiple meanings9 letters

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