ambiguously-presented
|am-bi-gu-ous-ly-pre-sent-ed|
C1
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs.li prɪˈzɛn.tɪd/
unclear presentation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambiguously-presented' originates from the Latin word 'ambiguus,' where 'ambi-' meant 'both' and 'agere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'ambiguus' transformed into the English word 'ambiguous,' and eventually became the modern English phrase 'ambiguously-presented.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two meanings,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'open to more than one interpretation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
presented in a way that is open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
The instructions were ambiguously-presented, leading to confusion among the team.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 07:35