Ambigu
Example: De ambigue betekenis van het woord leidde tot verwarring.
Definition
"Ambigu" describes something that is unclear or has more than one possible meaning, often leading to confusion. For example, the phrase "De ambigue betekenis van het woord leidde tot verwarring" illustrates how an ambiguous meaning can cause misunderstanding.
Etymology
The word "ambigu" comes from the Latin word 'ambiguus,' meaning uncertain or doubtful. It's related to 'ambigere,' which means to wander around or hesitate between choices. Did you know? This word's roots reflect the idea of wavering between meanings, perfectly fitting its modern use.
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"Ambigu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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