Definitions for equivocation
equiv·o·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. evasion, equivocationnoun

   a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

2. equivocation, prevarication, evasivenessnoun

   intentionally vague or ambiguous

3. equivocation, tergiversationnoun

   falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. equivocationnoun

   A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.

2. equivocationnoun

   The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

3. Etymology: c. 1380, from equivocation, from aequivocationem, accusative singular of aequivocatio, from aequivoco, from aequivocus, from aequus + voco;

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Equivocationnoun

   Ambiguity of speech; double meaning.

   Etymology: æquivocatio, Latin.

   Reproof is easily misapplied, and, through equivocation, wrested. Richard Hooker, b. ii. s. 8.

   I pull in resolution, and begin
   To doubt the equivocation of the fiend,
   That lies like truth. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Equivocation

   In logic, equivocation ("calling two different things by the same name") is an informal fallacy resulting from the use of a particular word/expression in multiple senses within an argument.It is a type of ambiguity that stems from a phrase having two or more distinct meanings, not from the grammar or structure of the sentence.

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1. equivocation

   Equivocation is a form of ambiguity or uncertainty where a person uses unclear, vague, or misleading language to avoid making a direct statement or commitment. It can also refer to a situation where someone deliberately uses words with multiple meanings, thus creating confusion or deception. Typically, it's used to avoid an uncomfortable truth, conceal a lie, or mislead someone.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Equivocationnoun

   the use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead

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1. Equivocation

   Equivocation is classified as an informal logical fallacy. It is the misleading use of a term with more than one meaning or sense. It generally occurs with polysemic words. It is often confused with amphibology; however, equivocation is ambiguity arising from the misleading use of a word and amphiboly is ambiguity arising from the misleading use of punctuation or syntax.

Matched Categories

1. • Ambiguity
   • Falsification
   • Untruthfulness

How to pronounce equivocation?

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How to say equivocation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of equivocation in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of equivocation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of equivocation in a Sentence

1. Paul Ryan:

   I do believe that (Trump) messed up in his comments on Tuesday, when it sounded like a moral equivocation, or at the very least moral ambiguity, when we need extreme moral clarity.

2. Scott Stringer:

   I firmly believe that all survivors of harassment have the right to come forward. I will reserve further comment until this person has had the opportunity to share their story, for now, let me say without equivocation: these allegations are untrue and do not reflect my interactions with anyone, including any woman or member of my staff.

3. Melissa Rivers:

   In choosing to accept this settlement, I am able to put the legal aspects of my mother's death behind me and ensure that those culpable for her death have accepted responsibility for their actions quickly and without equivocation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=equivocation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Equivocation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=equivocation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equivocation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equivocation
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=equivocation