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ambiguity

/æmˈbɪɡjuəti/ noun · British & US
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What does ambiguity mean?

noun

The state of having more than one possible meaning, or the quality of being open to multiple interpretations. A lack of clarity or precision in expression or thought.

Example

"The ambiguity of the poem made it difficult to understand the poet's intended meaning."

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