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

'amphilogia' transformed into the Latin word 'amphilogia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphilogy.'

Initially, it meant 'speech with two meanings,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ambiguity in speech or writing.'