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am•big•u•ous
/amˈbiɡyo͞oəs/ or /am-big-u-uh s/
adjective
1. capable of two or more interpretations
2. unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.
Ambiguous Origin
The word is originated from Latin roots.
Origin /
Etymology
ambigere -> ambi- (both) + agere (to drive)
ambiguous -> ambiguus (doubtful) + ous
Ambiguous
Word Forms
Word
Forms
Latin Root Word - ambi (both)
Proto-Indo-European Root Word - ag (to drive, move)
Root Word - ous (full of, similar too)
Prefixes and Suffixes
List of different words that include an added prefix or suffix to our main word, ambiguous.
Prefixes and Suffixes
Ambiguously - adverb
Ambiguousness - noun
Unambiguous - adjective
Ambiguity - noun
Unambiguously - adverb
Other Words With Same Root Words
These are other words that include the same root words / preffix as our main word, ambiguous
Other Words With Same Root Words
Ambitious - adjective Ambidextrous - adjective Ambivert - noun Ambience - noun Ambient - adjective
Example Sentences
Example Sentences
1. I didn't understand question 11 since it was ambiguously worded.
2. David was ambitious for his dream but his parents couldn't see that.
3. This is an official document and we won't tolerate any ambiguity if found.
Synonyms
Words that mean the same thing
Synonyms
Questionable - (adj.)
Polysemic - (adj.)
Unclear - (adj.)
Vague - (adj.)
Inconclusive - (adj.)
Equivocal - (adj.)
Sentences
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Sentences
1. I love her book series but the endings are always too ambiguous.
2. He was a great art student, mainly because his art style was rather ambiguous.
3. I was able to get partial credit since the project was very ambiguous.
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