'amphilogism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphilogos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'logos' meant 'word or speech.'

'amphilogos' transformed into the Latin word 'amphilogismus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphilogism.'

Initially, it meant 'ambiguous speech,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.