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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
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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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