Ambigious vs. Ambiguous: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 14, 2023
"Ambigious" is an incorrect spelling, while "Ambiguous" is the correct form, meaning unclear or open to multiple interpretations.
Which is correct: Ambigious or Ambiguous
How to spell Ambiguous?
Ambigious is Incorrect
Ambiguous is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall "bi" in Ambiguous as meaning "two" – suggesting two possible meanings.
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Associate "Ambiguous" with similar words ending in "-ous" like "famous" or "gracious."
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Imagine an "ambiguous question" to emphasize the "bi" in the middle.
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Picture two roads diverging, symbolizing ambiguity.
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Use mnemonics: "A Mysterious BIrd Gave US ambiguity."
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Ambigious and Ambiguous Definitions
Ambiguous
Ambiguous refers to something unclear or inexact due to various interpretations.
The language in the contract is ambiguous.
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Ambiguous
Ambiguous denotes something uncertain or doubtful in nature.
The outcome of the experiment was ambiguous.
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Ambiguous
Ambiguous describes situations or matters open to more than one interpretation.
The ending of the movie was deliberately ambiguous.
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Ambiguous
Ambiguous can refer to something equivocal with no clear direction.
His intentions were ambiguous.
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Ambiguous
Doubtful or uncertain
"The theatrical status of her frequently derided but constantly revived plays remained ambiguous" (Frank Rich).
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Ambiguous
Open to multiple interpretations.
The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision.
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Ambiguous
Doubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal; as, an ambiguous course; an ambiguous expression.
What have been thy answers? What but dark,Ambiguous, and with double sense deluding?
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Ambiguous
Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead;
An equivocal statement
The polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates
The officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
Popularity is an equivocal crown
An equivocal response to an embarrassing question
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Ambiguous
Having more than one possible meaning;
Ambiguous words
Frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy
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Ambiguous
Having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns;
An ambiguous situation with no frame of reference
Ambiguous inkblots
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Ambiguous
Ambiguous often points to a vagueness or lack of clarity.
The guidelines for the project were rather ambiguous.
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FAQs
Why is it called Ambiguous?
It's called Ambiguous from the Latin "ambiguus," meaning "having double meaning."
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What is the singular form of Ambiguous?
Ambiguous is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form in the traditional sense.
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Which vowel is used before Ambiguous?
The vowel "a" is often used before Ambiguous.
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What is the plural form of Ambiguous?
Adjectives like Ambiguous don't have plural forms in English.
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What is the verb form of Ambiguous?
Ambiguous is an adjective. The related verb is "ambiguate," though it's rarely used.
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Is Ambiguous a negative or positive word?
Ambiguous is neutral but can take on positive or negative connotations based on context.
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Is Ambiguous a vowel or consonant?
Ambiguous is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Ambiguous term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but its use can be metaphorical depending on context.
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Which preposition is used with Ambiguous?
Prepositions like "about," "on," or "in" can be used, depending on the context.
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What is the opposite of Ambiguous?
The opposite could be "clear" or "unambiguous."
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Which conjunction is used with Ambiguous?
Any conjunction can be used with Ambiguous depending on the sentence.
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Which determiner is used with Ambiguous?
Determiners like "this," "that," "some," etc., can be used.
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What is the first form of Ambiguous?
Ambiguous is an adjective, so it doesn't have verb forms.
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Which article is used with Ambiguous?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with Ambiguous, depending on the context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Ambiguous?
The second syllable, "big," is stressed.
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How is Ambiguous used in a sentence?
The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion among the participants.
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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