equivocalとは

別の表記

• æquivocal (まれに)

語源

From Late Latin aequivocus, from aequus +‎ vocō.

発音

• (英国発音) IPA^(key): /əˈkwɪvəkəl/
• (米国発音) IPA^(key): /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/
• hyphenation 英国発音: equivo‧cal

名詞

equivocal (複数形 equivocals)

1. A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.

同意語

• double entendre

形容詞

equivocal (comparative more equivocal, superlative most equivocal)

1. Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain.

   equivocal words; an equivocal sentence

   • Francis Jeffrey

     For the beauties of Shakespeare are not of so dim or equivocal a nature as to be visible only to learned eyes.

2. Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.

   His actions are equivocal.

   • Milton

     equivocal repentances

3. Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.
   • Burke

     How equivocal a test.

同意語

• ambiguous, doubtful, uncertain, indeterminate

反意語

• unequivocal
• univocal

派生語

• equivocality
• equivocalness

関連する語

• equivocation
• equivoque

Further reading

• equivocal in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• equivocal in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911