Words similar to ambiguity
Example sentences for: ambiguity
How can you use “ambiguity” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:
The ambiguity probably arose from She/He taught her/him everything she/he knows (about something specified), in which the referent of the second She/he is ambiguous: common sense dictates that it refer to the subject of the sentence, not to the her or him, thus yielding the more reasonable She taught him everything she knows or He taught her everything she knows .
273)--"Fun With Ambiguity":
' The English word virgin itself comes from the Latin virgo , which can mean `virgin,' `maiden,' or `young woman' and which reflects the same ambiguity as the other languages.
This grammatical ambiguity is a frequent source of confusion, one cleverly exploited by those who write clues for crosswords.
It attacks sentimentality, ideology, and piggish male heroism, preaching ambiguity in their place.
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