The difference between Ambiguous and Apparent
When used as adjectives, ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations, whereas apparent means capable of being seen, or easily seen.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ambiguous and Apparent
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Ambiguous as an adjective:
Open to multiple interpretations.
Examples:
"The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."
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Ambiguous as an adjective:
Vague and unclear.
Examples:
"He gave an ambiguous answer."
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Ambiguous as an adjective (obsolete, of persons):
Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
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Apparent as an adjective:
Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.
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Apparent as an adjective:
Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
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Apparent as an adjective:
Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.
Compare words:
Compare with synonyms and related words:
- apparent vs visible
- apparent vs distinct
- apparent vs plain
- apparent vs obvious
- apparent vs clear
- apparent vs hidden
- apparent vs invisible
- apparent vs distinct
- apparent vs plain
- apparent vs obvious
- apparent vs clear
- apparent vs certain
- apparent vs evident
- apparent vs manifest
- apparent vs indubitable
- apparent vs notorious
- apparent vs transparent
- ambiguous vs apparent
- apparent vs obscure
- apparent vs illusory
- apparent vs superficial