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- [am-big-yoo-uh s]
- /æmˈbɪg yu əs/
- /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-big-yoo-uh s]
- /æmˈbɪg yu əs/
Definitions of ambiguously word
- adjective ambiguously open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer. 1
- adjective ambiguously Linguistics. (of an expression) exhibiting constructional homonymity; having two or more structural descriptions, as the sequence Flying planes can be dangerous. 1
- adjective ambiguously of doubtful or uncertain nature; difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify: a rock of ambiguous character. 1
- adjective ambiguously lacking clearness or definiteness; obscure; indistinct: an ambiguous shape; an ambiguous future. 1
- noun ambiguously In an ambiguous manner. 1
- adverb ambiguously suggesting more than one meaning 1
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Origin of ambiguously
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin ambiguus, equivalent to ambig(ere) be uncertain (amb- ambi- + -igere combining form of agere to drive, lead, act) + -uus deverbal adj. suffix; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Ambiguously
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ambiguously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ambiguously
adv ambiguously
- confusedly — to perplex or bewilder: The flood of questions confused me.
- illegibly — not legible; impossible or hard to read or decipher because of poor handwriting, faded print, etc.: This letter is completely illegible.
- wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- frantically — desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
- aimlessly — without aim; purposeless.
adverb ambiguously
- vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- abstrusely — In an abstruse manner. (First attested in the early 17th century.)0.
- confusingly — causing or tending to cause confusion: a confusing attempt at explanation.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- inarticulately — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
Antonyms for ambiguously
adverb ambiguously
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
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