dubbelzinnigheid — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ambiguity noun The quality of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
- equivocation noun A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
Senses
dubbelzinnigheid is used for these senses in English:
- ambiguity (countable) An instance of this state: words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from the context.
- equivocation The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
ambiguity — full definition
- noun The quality of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
- noun A specific word, phrase, or statement that can be understood in more than one way.
equivocation — full definition
- noun A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
- noun The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.