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Doppeldeutigkeit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • equivocation noun A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.

Senses

Doppeldeutigkeit 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.
  • equivocality The quality of being equivocal.
  • equivocation The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

equivocation — full definition

  1. noun A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
  2. noun The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

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