amphibologically
|am-phi-bo-log-i-cal-ly|
/ˌæm.fɪ.bəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
(amphibological)
ambiguous language
Etymology
'amphibologically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphibolos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'
'amphibolos' transformed into the Latin word 'amphibologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphibological' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to throw both ways,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ambiguous or having multiple interpretations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is ambiguous or can be interpreted in more than one way.
The statement was made amphibologically, leaving room for multiple interpretations.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 06:21
