August 01, 2026

Equivocal

adjective

Definition

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. An equivocal statement is one that can be read two ways, often deliberately.

Example Sentence

“The politician's equivocal answer pleased neither supporter nor critic.”

Etymology

From Late Latin aequivocus, from aequus (equal) + vox (voice, word).

Scrabble Score

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EQUIVOCAL scores 23 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

ambiguous vague uncertain evasive

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