Equivocal

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"Equivocal" in a Sentence (12 examples)

The prime minister's answer was equivocal.

One thing, however, is much less equivocal, which is, that out of the matters contained in those books, together with the assistance of some old stories, the church has set up a system of religion very contradictory to the character of the person whose name it bears.

Research in this area is somewhat equivocal.

He appeared confident before presenting his findings, but his presentation was at best equivocal.

If his words were equivocal, his manner left their meaning unmistakable.

equivocal words

an equivocal sentence

For the beauties of Shakespeare are not of so dim or equivocal a nature as to be visible only to learned eyes.

His actions are equivocal.

equivocal repentances

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How equivocal a test.

Some equivocals are merely ambiguous. Sharp is an example. It is equivocal since it is appropriate to call different types of things 'sharp' though what it is for them to be sharp differs.

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