ambiguous
Translation
ambiguous, vague, unclear
Examples
His reply was very ambiguous.
His reply was very ambiguous.
The law is ambiguous on this point.
The law is ambiguous on this point.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) to be ambiguous The question is ambiguous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unclear, vague, equivocal; Antonyms: clear, unambiguous, explicit
Etymology
From Latin 'ambiguus', from 'ambi-' (both) + 'agere' (to drive), suggesting driving in two directions at once.
Memory Tips
The 'ambi-' prefix means 'both'. Imagine a road sign pointing in 'both' directions – it's ambiguous which way to go.