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Word entry · 9 letters

ambiguous

Best crossword clue

"Not clear-cut"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/Part of speech adjectiveSorted abgimosuuStarts with AEnds with S2 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. having more than one possible meaning

Word origin

From Latin ambiguus (“moving from side to side, of doubtful nature”), from ambigere (“to go about, wander, doubt”), from ambi- (“around, about, on both sides”) + agere (“to drive, move”).

Used in a sentence

  • The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision.
  • And forasmuch as in this same question I am ambiguous, and Simplicius is resolute....

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Not clear-cut9 letters
02Open to readings9 letters

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