The difference between Double entendre and Equivocal
When used as nouns, double entendre means a phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic, whereas equivocal means a word or expression capable of different meanings.
Equivocal is also adjective with the meaning: having two or more equally applicable meanings.
check bellow for the other definitions of Double entendre and Equivocal
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Double entendre as a noun (idiomatic):
A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo.
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Equivocal as a noun:
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.
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Equivocal as an adjective:
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain.
Examples:
"equivocal words; an equivocal sentence"
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Equivocal as an adjective:
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
Examples:
"His actions are equivocal."
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Equivocal as an adjective:
Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.