ambiguities

noun

(uncountable) The state of being ambiguous; the state of leaving room for more than one interpretation.

(countable) An instance of this state: words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from the context.

Roots

ambiambi- · Latin · around, both ago-gu · Latin · do, drive

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Words related to ambiguities

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Where does ambiguities come from?

The word ambiguities breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: ambi-, from Latin ambi (“around, both”); and -gu, from Latin ago (“do, drive”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.