Ambiguity

Pronunciation: /ˌæmbɪɡˈjuːətiː/

Ambiguity (noun)

  1. A situation where something can be understood in more than one way, so the meaning is not clear.
  2. A lack of clear decision or direction because different interpretations seem equally possible.
  3. In language, a form that allows different meanings, often because of unclear wording or structure.

Examples

  • The note had ambiguity, so I asked for clarification.
  • Her answer contained ambiguity, and the class misunderstood.