ambiguity
nounUncertainty caused by more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
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Clear all filtersUncertainty caused by more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
An event or condition that might occur and may require a response.
A possible event or outcome for which one may need to prepare.
Possible to carry out successfully under the circumstances.
A point where progress stops because agreement is impossible.
Unable to be entered or passed through; also impossible to understand or interpret.
Impossible to understand
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A possible consequence or a meaning suggested without being stated directly.
Suggested meaning
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Impossible or extremely difficult to understand.
Impossible to understand
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Impossible to dispute successfully on the available evidence.
Not open to successful dispute
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Difficulty choosing between possible actions or alternatives.
Difficulty choosing
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So similar that a meaningful difference cannot be recognized.
Certain to occur or impossible to avoid.
Difficult or impossible to explain.
Without an explanation
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So closely connected or entangled that separation is difficult or impossible.
Impossible or very difficult to satisfy.
Extremely difficult to tolerate.
Very hard to tolerate
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Impossible to overcome.
Too great or difficult to overcome.
Impossible to repair or put right.
To reduce something as much as possible, or to present it as less important.
Reduce to a minimum
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Seeming reasonable or believable, though not established as true.
To prevent something or rule out its possibility.
Showing sensible care and attention to possible consequences.
So clear that it cannot reasonably be confused or misunderstood.
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