ambiguously-shaped
|am-bi-gu-ous-ly-shaped|
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/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs.li ʃeɪpt/
(ambiguous)
open to interpretation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambiguous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambiguus,' where 'ambi-' meant 'both' and 'agere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'ambiguus' transformed into the French word 'ambigu,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambiguous' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive both ways,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'open to more than one interpretation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a shape that is not clearly defined or is open to multiple interpretations.
The sculpture was ambiguously-shaped, leaving viewers to interpret its form.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 04:56