The difference between Equivocal and Mixed

When used as adjectives, equivocal means having two or more equally applicable meanings, whereas mixed means having two or more separate aspects.

Equivocal is also noun with the meaning: a word or expression capable of different meanings.

check bellow for the other definitions of Equivocal and Mixed

  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. Mixed as a verb:

  1. Mixed as an adjective:

    Having two or more separate aspects.

    Examples:

    "I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting."

  2. Mixed as an adjective:

    Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.

    Examples:

    "My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility."

  3. Mixed as an adjective:

    Including both male(s) and female(s).

    Examples:

    "The tennis match was mixed with a boy and a girl on each side."

    "My son attends a mixed school, my daughter an all-girl grammar school."

  4. Mixed as an adjective:

    Stemming from two or more races or breeds

    Examples:

    "The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions."

    "Mixed blood can surprisingly produce inherited properties which neither parent showed"

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