The difference between Equivocal and Indistinct
When used as adjectives, equivocal means having two or more equally applicable meanings, whereas indistinct means not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline.
Equivocal is also noun with the meaning: a word or expression capable of different meanings.
check bellow for the other definitions of Equivocal and Indistinct
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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.
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Indistinct as an adjective (of an image etc):
not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
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Indistinct as an adjective (of a thought, idea etc):
hazy or vague
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Indistinct as an adjective (of speech):
difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred