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amphibolia

amphibolia noun: ambiguity in writing; amphiboly.

Noun

amphibolia (uncountable)

  1. Ambiguity in writing; amphiboly.
    • Give instances of amphibolia, and illustrate the double meaning of words arising by accident, by first and second intention, and by analogy.1859 June, “Examination Papers”, in The English Journal of Education, volume 13, page 193
    • The statement contains the error of amphibolia and as a result the expert drew two opinions, one of which was unnecessary.2004, Document, Various Specification - Issue 8, page 27

Origin of amphibolia

From Ancient Greek ἀμφιβολία (amphibolía, “ambiguity”), from ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous, doubtful”).

Questions about amphibolia

What does amphibolia mean?
Amphibolia means ambiguity in writing; amphiboly.
What part of speech is amphibolia?
Amphibolia is a noun.

Words near amphibolia in the dictionary

  1. amphiblastulas
  2. amphiblestroides
  3. amphibole
  4. amphiboles
  5. amphibolgia
  6. amphibolia
  7. amphibolic
  8. amphibolid
  9. amphibolids
  10. amphibolies
  11. amphiboliferous

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