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equivocal in Spanish

equivocal in Spanish is equívoco — equivocal means open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.

equivocal in Spanish

equívoco
adj
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
equívoco
noun
(philosophy) A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.

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 Spanish?

"equivocal" in Spanish is equívoco. 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 Spanish, "equivocal" is equívoco.

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