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Pronunciation / Transliteration: aimai sa
"彼の曖昧さは皆を混乱させた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
"His equivocation during the interview left everyone confused about his true intentions." - 2
A statement that is intentionally misleading or vague.
"The politician's equivocation on the issue frustrated many voters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'equivocation' originates from the Latin 'aequivocatio', which combines 'aequus' meaning 'equal' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century, reflecting the concept of ambiguous language or double meanings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Equivocation" is said worldwide
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équivocation
Transliteration: e-ki-vo-ka-syon
"Son équivocation a semé le doute parmi les électeurs."
Equivokation
Transliteration: e-ki-vo-ka-tsion
"Seine Equivokation führte zu Verwirrung."
equivocazione
Transliteration: e-ki-vo-ka-tsyo-ne
"La sua equivocazione ha creato confusione."
equivocación
Transliteration: e-ki-vo-ka-syon
"Su equivocación generó dudas entre los votantes."
equivocação
Transliteration: e-ki-vo-ka-sao
"A sua equivocação deixou todos confusos."
संदिग्धता
Transliteration: sandigdhata
"उसकी संदिग्धता ने सभी को भ्रमित कर दिया।"
模棱两可
Transliteration: mó léng liǎng kě
"他的模棱两可让大家感到困惑。"
모호함
Transliteration: mo-ho-ham
"그의 모호함은 모두를 혼란스럽게 했다."
曖昧さ
Transliteration: aimai sa
"彼の曖昧さは皆を混乱させた。"
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