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equivocal definition

equivo·cal (ē kwivə kəl, i-)

adjective

  1. that can have more than one interpretation; having two or more meanings; purposely vague, misleading, or ambiguous an equivocal reply
  2. uncertain; undecided; doubtful an equivocal outcome
  3. suspicious; questionable equivocal conduct

Etymology: < LL aequivocus (see equivocate) & -al

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