equivocal (adj.)

open to more than one interpretation

Examples

• An equivocal answer.

Key rules

• Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation
• An equivocal answer, an equivocal response
• Equivocate is the verb

Common mistakes

• An equivocal of answer → An equivocal answer
• He equivocal about the plan → He was equivocal about the plan

Use cases

• Describing answers
• Judging evidence
• Analysing statements