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equivocal in Finnish

equivocal in Finnish is monimerkityksinen, moniselitteinen, monitulkintainen — equivocal means open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.

equivocal in Finnish

monimerkityksinen
adj
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
moniselitteinen
adj
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
monitulkintainen
adj
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
epämääräinen
adj
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
moniselitteinen
adj
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
epäilyttävä
adj
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
epäjohdonmukainen
adj
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
epäselvä
adj
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
kyseenalainen
adj
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

What does "equivocal" mean?

  1. adjective Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.
    "He gave an equivocal answer that committed him to nothing."
  2. adjective Of evidence or results: inconclusive, pointing in no clear direction.
    "The blood test came back equivocal, so it was repeated a week later."
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equivocal in a sentence

  • He gave an equivocal answer that committed him to nothing.
  • Her equivocal praise left everyone wondering what she really thought.
  • The blood test came back equivocal, so it was repeated a week later.
  • The trial data on the drug remain equivocal.

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What is "equivocal" in Finnish?

"equivocal" in Finnish is monimerkityksinen, moniselitteinen, monitulkintainen. equivocal means: Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.

How do you use "equivocal" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave an equivocal answer that committed him to nothing." In Finnish, "equivocal" is monimerkityksinen, moniselitteinen, monitulkintainen.

Are there other ways to say "equivocal" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "equivocal": monimerkityksinen, moniselitteinen, monitulkintainen, epämääräinen, epäilyttävä, epäjohdonmukainen.

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