The difference between Equivocal and Fuzzy

When used as nouns, equivocal means a word or expression capable of different meanings, whereas fuzzy means a very small piece of plush material.

When used as adjectives, equivocal means having two or more equally applicable meanings, whereas fuzzy means covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals.


check bellow for the other definitions of Equivocal and Fuzzy

  1. Equivocal as a noun:

    A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.

  1. 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"

  2. 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."

  3. Equivocal as an adjective:

    Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.

  1. Fuzzy as an adjective:

    Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals

  2. Fuzzy as an adjective:

    Vague or imprecise.

    Examples:

    "My recollection of that event is fuzzy."

  3. Fuzzy as an adjective:

    Not clear; unfocused.

    Examples:

    "I finally threw out a large stack of fuzzy photos."

  1. Fuzzy as a noun (often, plural):

    A very small piece of plush material.

    Examples:

    "You've got a fuzzy on your coat."

  2. Fuzzy as a noun:

    Something covered with fuzz or hair, as an animal or plush toy.

  3. Fuzzy as a noun (slang):

    A person, especially a college student, interested in humanities or social sciences, as opposed to one interested in mathematics, science, or engineering.

  4. Fuzzy as a noun (slang, military):

    A soldier with the rank of private.

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