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ambiguity

[/ˌæm.bɪˈɡju.ə.ti/]
nounfemininepl: ambiguities / ambiguidades
ambiguidade
1. The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; uncertainty or vagueness in meaning
The ambiguity in the contract led to a dispute between the parties.
A ambiguidade do contrato levou a uma disputa entre as partes.
2. An unclear or indefinite situation or expression that can be understood in multiple ways
There is some ambiguity about what the author meant by that statement.
Há alguma ambiguidade sobre o que o autor quis dizer com essa declaração.
3. Lack of clarity or distinctness; doubtfulness
The ambiguity of the instructions confused everyone.
A ambiguidade das instruções confundiu todos.
Synonyms
vaguenessuncertaintyobscurityequivocationindefiniteness
Antonyms
claritylucidityprecisionexactitudedefiniteness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiguidade
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ambiguidade
Standard usage
São Paulo
ambiguidade
Standard usage with formal context preference
Portugal
ambiguidade
Standard usage; may also use 'equívoco' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

remove the ambiguity
clear up the ambiguity
leave no room for ambiguity
shrouded in ambiguity
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