equivocal

One entry found for equivocal.

Main Entry: equiv·o·cal
Pronunciation: i-'kwi-v&-k&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin aequivocus, from aequi- equi- + voc-, vox voice -- more at VOICE
1 a : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse <an equivocal statement> b : uncertain as an indication or sign <equivocal evidence>
2 a : of uncertain nature or classification <equivocal shapes> b : of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing : UNDECIDED <an equivocal attitude> c : of doubtful advantage, genuineness, or moral rectitude <equivocal behavior>
synonym see OBSCURE
- equiv·o·cal·i·ty /-"kwi-v&-'ka-l&-tE/ noun
- equiv·o·cal·ly /-'kwi-v&-k(&-)lE/ adverb
- equiv·o·cal·ness /-k&l-n&s/ noun