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equivocal

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  1. obscure               
 
equiv.o.cal \i-'kwiv-*-k*l\ \i-.kwiv-*-'kal-*t-e-\ \i-'kwiv-*-k(*-)le-\ 
   \-k*l-n*s\ aj [LL aequivocus, fr. aequi- equi- + voc-, vox voice] 1a: 
   having two or more significations : AMBIGUOUS  1b: uncertain as an 
   indication or sign  2a: of uncertain nature or classification  2b: of 
   uncertain disposition toward a person or thing : UNDECIDED  2c: of doubtful 
   advantage, genuineness, or moral rectitude {~ beha vior} - equiv.o.cal.i.ty 
   n