Equivocal vs. Equivocally — What's the Difference?

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to conceal the truth.

Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to conceal the truth.

Characterized by a mixture of opposing elements and therefore questionable or uncertain

Characterized by a mixture of opposing elements and therefore questionable or uncertain

With ambiguity.

Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.

With uncertainty.

Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.

In an equivocal manner.

Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

In an ambiguous manner;

(philosophy) A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term.

Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as, equivocal words; an equivocal sentence.

Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected; as, his actions are equivocal.

Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful.

A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.

Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead;

Open to question;

Uncertain as a sign or indication;