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ambiguous

/æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does ambiguous mean?

adjective

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or open to multiple interpretations. Capable of being understood in more than one way.

Example

"The meaning of the poem was ambiguous, leaving the reader to interpret it in their own way."

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