As an adjective ambiguous
is open to multiple interpretations.
As a proper noun eagle is
the landing unit of apollo 11 or
eagle can be a city in alaska.
ambiguous English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Open to multiple interpretations.
- The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision.
Vague and unclear.
- He gave an ambiguous answer.
(obsolete, of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
* 1662 (Thomas Salusbury)
- And forasmuch as in this same question I am ambiguous , and Simplicius is resolute....
Synonyms
* equivocal
Antonyms
* unambiguous
* precise
Related terms
* ambiguity
* ambiguate
* ambiguation
* disambiguation
See also
* contradictory
* mistakable
* confusing
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eagle English
Noun
( en noun)
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
(heraldiccharge) A representation of such a bird carried as an emblem, e.g. on a coat of arms.
(US, currency) A gold coin with a face value of $10.00 formerly used in the United States.
(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.
Derived terms
(terms derived from the carnivorous bird)
* American eagle
* bald eagle
* eagle-eye, eagle-eyed
* eaglehawk
* eagle owl
* Eagle Scout
* eaglestone
* eaglet
* fish eagle
* golden eagle
* Haast's eagle
* Philippine eagle
* (red-backed sea-eagle)
* sea eagle
* spread eagle
* wedge-tailed eagle
* (white-bellied sea eagle)
* (white-breasted sea eagle)
* white-tailed eagle
* double eagle
* half eagle
Synonyms
* (Accipitridae) erne, broadwing
Verb
(golf) To score an eagle.
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Anagrams
* (l)
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