Ambiguity

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /æmbɪˈɡjuːɪti/

Definitions of ambiguity

noun the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness

Example Sentences

A1 The ambiguity of the instructions confused the students.

A2 The ambiguity in the contract led to misunderstandings between the parties involved.

B1 The ambiguity of the law allows for different interpretations by legal experts.

B2 The ambiguity of the politician's statement left room for speculation and debate.

C1 The ambiguity of the scientific data made it difficult to draw definitive conclusions.

C2 The ambiguity in the novel added layers of complexity to the plot, leaving readers pondering its true meaning.

adjective ambiguous

Example Sentences

A1 The instructions were written with ambiguity, making it hard to understand.

A2 The ambiguous statement left room for interpretation.

B1 The ambiguity in the contract led to disputes between the parties.

B2 The ambiguity of the law allowed for different legal interpretations.

C1 The ambiguity in the scientific data made it difficult to draw conclusions.

C2 The artist intentionally used ambiguity in her work to provoke thought and discussion.

Examples of ambiguity in a Sentence

formal The ambiguity in the contract led to a lengthy legal dispute.

informal I don't like the ambiguity in her text messages, just tell me what you mean!

slang The ambiguity of his excuse was sketchy, I don't believe him.

figurative The ambiguity of her emotions was like a fog, making it hard to understand her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of ambiguity

past tense

ambiguated

plural

ambiguities

comparative

more ambiguous

superlative

most ambiguous

present tense

ambiguates

future tense

will ambiguify

perfect tense

has ambiguified

continuous tense

is ambiguating

singular

ambiguity

positive degree

ambiguous

infinitive

to disambiguate

gerund

ambiguating

participle

ambiguating

Origin and Evolution of ambiguity

First Known Use: 1520 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ambiguity' originated from the Latin word 'ambiguitas', which means uncertainty or doubt.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ambiguity' has come to be used in English to describe a situation or statement that can be understood in more than one way, leading to confusion or uncertainty.