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amphibologically

|am-phi-bo-log-i-cal-ly|

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/ˌæm.fɪ.bəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/

(amphibological)

ambiguous language

Base FormNoun
amphibologicalamphibology
Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'amphibolos' transformed into the Latin word 'amphibologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphibological' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

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.

Synonyms

ambiguouslyequivocally

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/21 06:21