équivoque — meaning in English
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English meaning
- equivocal adjective Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.
- equivocation noun A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
Senses
équivoque is used for these senses in English:
- double entendre A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo.
- equivocal Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
- equivocal Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
- equivocal Uncertain, as an indication or sign.
- equivocation (logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
- equivocation The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
equivocal — full definition
- adjective Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.
- adjective Of evidence or results: inconclusive, pointing in no clear direction.
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.