ambiguous
Translation
ambiguous, vague, unclear
Examples
His answer was very ambiguous.
His answer was very ambiguous.
The contract language is ambiguous.
The contract language is ambiguous.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ambiguous (noun) an ambiguous statement
Similar Words
Synonyms: vague, unclear, equivocal; Antonyms: clear, precise, unambiguous
Etymology
From Latin 'ambiguus', from 'ambigere' (to wander), which is from 'ambi-' (around) + 'agere' (to drive).
Memory Tips
The 'ambi-' prefix means 'both' or 'around'. An ambiguous statement can be understood in 'both' ways.