Amphibolous Definition

ăm-fĭbə-ləs
adjective
Having a grammatical structure that allows of two interpretations; equivocal.
American Heritage

(obsolete) Ambiguous; doubtful.

Never was there such an amphibolous quarrel "” both parties declaring themselves for the king. "” Howell.
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Origin of Amphibolous

  • Latin amphibolus, Ancient Greek thrown about, doubtful. See amphibole.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Late Latin amphibolus amphibole

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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