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equivocal adjective

  /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ , /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/
  • Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
 dubbelzinnig
  • Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
  • Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
 twijfelachtig

equivocation noun

  /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/ , /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/ , /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
  • (logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
 ambiguïteitsdrogreden, equivocatie, gelijknamigheid
  • The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
 dubbelzinnigheid
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