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

  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. Indistinct as an adjective (of an image etc):

    not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

  2. Indistinct as an adjective (of a thought, idea etc):

    hazy or vague

  3. Indistinct as an adjective (of speech):

    difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred

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