equivocalとは

意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Late Latin aequivocus +‎ -al, 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.

   Synonyms: double entendre, equivoque

形容詞

equivocal (comparative more equivocal, superlative most equivocal)

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

   Synonyms: ambiguous, indeterminate

   Antonyms: unequivocal, univocal

   equivocal words

   an equivocal sentence

   • (Can we date this quote by Francis Jeffrey かつ provide title, author's full name, かつ other details?)

     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.

   • 1649, [John] Milton, [Eikonoklastes]  […], London: Printed by Matthew Simmons,  […], OCLC 1044608640:

     equivocal repentances

3. Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

   Synonyms: uncertain, doubtful, incongruous

   Antonym: certain

   • (Can we date this quote by Edmund Burke かつ provide title, author's full name, かつ other details?)

     How equivocal a test.

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