The difference between Equivocal and Turbid

When used as adjectives, equivocal means having two or more equally applicable meanings, whereas turbid means (of a liquid) having the lees or sediment disturbed.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Equivocal and Turbid

  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. Turbid as an adjective:

    (of a liquid) Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear.

    Examples:

    "turbid water''; ''turbid wine"

  2. Turbid as an adjective:

    Smoky or misty.

  3. Turbid as an adjective:

    Unclear; confused; obscure.