Meaning & use
equivocal
Open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately vague or ambiguous.
See it in a sentence
Her equivocal answer left us unsure whether she supported the plan.
The test results were equivocal, so the doctor ordered further scans.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse with 'unequivocal,' its near-opposite, which means completely clear and certain.
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