Dictionary > Ambiguous

Ambiguous

Ambiguous
doubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal; as, an ambiguous course; an ambiguous expression. What have been thy answers? What but dark, ambiguous, and with double sense deluding? (Milton)
Synonym: doubtful, dubious, uncertain, unsettled, indistinct, indeterminate, indefinite. See equivocal.
Origin: L. Ambiguus, fr. Ambigere to wander about, waver; amb- – agere to drive.

Last updated on July 11th, 2021

You will also like...

Genetics and Evolution

Humans are diploid creatures. This means that for every chromosome in the body, there is another one to match it. Howeve..

Cell Structure

A typical eukaryotic cell is comprised of cytoplasm with different organelles, such as nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, G..

Still Water Community Plants

This tutorial looks at the adaptations of freshwater plants for them to thrive in still water habitats. Familiarize your..

Genetics – Lesson Outline & Worksheets

Topics Modules Quizzes/Worksheets Description Introduction to Genetics Genetics – Definition: Heredity and ..

Birth of a Human Baby

Following nine months inside the mother's womb is the birth of the baby. Know the different stages of the birthing proce..

Biological Cell Introduction

It only takes one biological cell to create an organism. A single cell is able to keep itself functional through its 'mi..

div#ez-toc-container p.ez-toc-title{font-size:120%;}div#ez-toc-container p.ez-toc-title{font-weight:500;}div#ez-toc-container ul li{font-size:95%;}div#ez-toc-container{background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;}div#ez-toc-container p.ez-toc-title{color:#999;}div#ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list a{color:#3a76c3;}div#ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list a:hover{color:#7cbb48;}div#ez-toc-container ul.ez-toc-list a:visited{color:#3a76c3;}