Dictionary Check: equivocal

"equivocal" is a valid word!

Scrabble 23 points
Words with Friends 27 points

Definition

adjective

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

Example: "an equivocal statement"
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adjective

open to question

Example: "aliens of equivocal loyalty"
adjective

uncertain as a sign or indication

Example: "the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal"

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