Ambiguousness vs. Ambiguity — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Ambiguousness and Ambiguity
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Ambiguousness
Open to more than one interpretation
An ambiguous reply.
Ambiguity
Ambiguity is a type of meaning in which a phrase, statement or resolution is not explicitly defined, making several interpretations plausible. A common aspect of ambiguity is uncertainty.
Ambiguousness
Doubtful or uncertain
"The theatrical status of her frequently derided but constantly revived plays remained ambiguous" (Frank Rich).
Ambiguity
Doubtfulness or uncertainty as regards interpretation
"leading a life of alleged moral ambiguity" (Anatole Broyard).
Ambiguousness
The state or quality of being ambiguous; ambiguity
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Ambiguity
Something of doubtful meaning
A poem full of ambiguities.
Ambiguousness
Ambiguity.
Ambiguity
(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.
His speech was made with such great ambiguity that neither supporter nor opponent could be certain of his true position.
Ambiguity
(uncountable) The state of being ambiguous.
Ambiguity
The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression.
No shadow of ambiguity can rest upon the course to be pursued.
The words are of single signification, without any ambiguity.
Ambiguity
An expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
Ambiguity
Unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
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