am|big´u|ous|ly

am|big´u|ous|ly
am|big|u|ous «am BIHG yu uhs», adjective.
1. having more than one possible meaning; permitting more than one interpretation or explanation. The sentence “After John hit Dick he ran away” is ambiguous because one cannot tell which boy ran away. SYNONYM(S): equivocal. See syn. under obscure. (Cf. ↑obscure)
2. not clearly defined; not clear; doubtful; uncertain: »

He was left in an ambiguous position by his friend's failure to appear and help him.

SYNONYM(S): vague.
3. of doubtful position or classification: »

an ambiguous character.

╂[< Latin ambiguus (with English -ous) < ambigere be uncertain, wander < ambi- in two ways + agere drive]
–am|big´u|ous|ly, adverb.
–am|big´u|ous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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