Ambiguity
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| A word, [[phrase]], [[Sentence (linguistics)|sentence]], or other communication is called “ambiguous” if it can be interpreted in more than one way. Ambiguity is distinct from ''[[vagueness]]'', which arises when the boundaries of meaning are indistinct. Ambiguity is in [[contrast]] with [[definition]], and typically refers to an unclear choice between standard definitions, as given by a [[dictionary]], or else understood as [[common knowledge]]. | A word, [[phrase]], [[Sentence (linguistics)|sentence]], or other communication is called “ambiguous” if it can be interpreted in more than one way. Ambiguity is distinct from ''[[vagueness]]'', which arises when the boundaries of meaning are indistinct. Ambiguity is in [[contrast]] with [[definition]], and typically refers to an unclear choice between standard definitions, as given by a [[dictionary]], or else understood as [[common knowledge]]. | ||
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| *[[Fantastique]], dream or reality? | *[[Fantastique]], dream or reality? | ||
| *[[Grotesque]], laugh or cry? | *[[Grotesque]], laugh or cry? | ||
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A word, phrase, sentence, or other communication is called “ambiguous” if it can be interpreted in more than one way. Ambiguity is distinct from vagueness, which arises when the boundaries of meaning are indistinct. Ambiguity is in contrast with definition, and typically refers to an unclear choice between standard definitions, as given by a dictionary, or else understood as common knowledge.
See also
- Ambivalence
- Fantastique, dream or reality?
- Grotesque, laugh or cry?
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