'amphiboly' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphibolia,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'

'amphibolia' transformed into the Latin word 'amphibolia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphiboly.'

Initially, it meant 'a throwing on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'grammatical ambiguity.'