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

  1. adjective Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately so, and therefore hard to pin down.
  2. adjective Of evidence or results: inconclusive, pointing in no clear direction.

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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