Definition of AMBIGUITY

ambiguity

Meanings

Plural: ambiguities

Noun

  • an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
  • unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
  • The state of being ambiguous; the state of leaving room for more than one interpretation.
  • An instance of this state: words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from the context.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ambiguite, from Old French ambiguite (French ambiguïté), from Latin ambiguitas, equivalent to ambiguous + -ity.

Synonyms

ambiguousness, equivocalness, imprecision, polysemy, weasel word

Scrabble Score: 17

ambiguity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ambiguity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ambiguity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

ambiguity is a valid Words With Friends word