equivocal

Definition

Open to more than one interpretation; deliberately ambiguous or unclear. Having multiple possible meanings, often intentionally vague.

Etymology

From Latin 'aequivocus' meaning 'of equal voice,' combining 'aequus' (equal) and 'vox' (voice). Originally described words that could be pronounced the same way but have different meanings, later expanding to mean any ambiguous communication.

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