transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈkwi-və-kəl ]
adjective
Etymology: Late Latin aequivocus, from aequi- equi- + voc-, vox voice — more at voice
Date: 1599
1.
a. : subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
an equivocal statement
b. : uncertain as an indication or sign
equivocal evidence
2.
a. : of uncertain nature or classification
equivocal shapes
b. : of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing : undecided
an equivocal attitude
c. : of doubtful advantage, genuineness, or moral rectitude
equivocal behavior
Synonyms: see obscure
• equiv·o·cal·i·ty -ˌkwi-və-ˈka-lə-tē noun
• equiv·o·cal·ly -ˈkwi-və-k(ə-)lē adverb
• equiv·o·cal·ness -kəl-nəs noun