equivocally
[ih-kwiv-uh-klee]
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adverb
in a deliberately ambiguous or questionable way.
in a way that is doubtful in nature or of uncertain significance.
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Nearby words
- equivalent circuit,
- equivalent focal length,
- equivalent weight,
- equivalve,
- equivocal,
- equivocate,
- equivocation,
- equivocator,
- equivoque,
- equuleus
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