'amphibology' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'amphibologia,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'logos' meant 'word' or 'speech.'

'amphibologia' transformed into the Old French word 'amphibologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphibology.'

Initially, it meant 'a statement with two meanings,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.