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