Word of the Day: Ambiguous

[Alolan_Apples]

It’s time for another word of the day. Yesterday’s word was Passé. Today’s word is:

Ambiguous​

Definition:

Pronunciation:

am’bigyōōəs

Meaning:

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact because choices between alternatives haven’t been made

Synonyms:

- Inconclusive
- Vague
- Unresolved

Antonyms:

- Specific
- Clear

Etymology:

It originated from the Latin word ambiguus, which means “doubtful”, which came from another word ambigere, meaning “go around, waver”.

What counts as ambiguous:

• The etymology of a word that has many different theories.
• There are three different ways to build a machine that will yield the same result.
• A group has many goals, but no central goal.

What doesn’t count as ambiguous:

• A step-by-step process where you must follow the exact order to succeed.
• A phrase that has only one meaning.
• A problem that has only one solution.

 

[rhinoo]

Oh. A word that I have actually heard of.