Associations to the word «Equivocal»

EQUIVOCAL, noun. A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.

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

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

EQUIVOCAL, adjective. Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.

EQUIVOCAL, adjective. Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement"; "the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates"; "the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness"; "popularity is an equivocal crown"; "an equivocal response to an embarrassing question".

EQUIVOCAL, adjective. Open to question; "aliens of equivocal loyalty"; "his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son"-Anna Jameson.

EQUIVOCAL, adjective. Uncertain as a sign or indication; "the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal".