equívoco — 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 (logic) A mistake in reasoning that comes from using one word with two different meanings.
- mistake noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
Senses
equívoco is used for these senses in English:
- equivocal Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
- equivocation (logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
- mistake An error.
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 (logic) A mistake in reasoning that comes from using one word with two different meanings.
- noun Language that can be understood in more than one way, sometimes used deliberately to mislead someone.
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