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Equivocably vs. Equivocally
Equivocably
/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪbəli/Examples:
She spoke equivocably to avoid committing to either side.The instructions were given equivocably, causing confusion.His equivocably worded statement left everyone in suspense.
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Equivocally
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The senator spoke equivocally about the proposed new law.She nodded equivocally, leaving her parents confused.He answered the question equivocally, avoiding a direct reply.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Equivocably stems from equivocation, which refers to ambiguous language.
- Equivocally comes from equivocal, meaning something that can have more than one meaning.
- Remember equivocally rhymes with vocally, indicating expression or language.
- Think of equivocably as being akin to equivocation, both suggesting unclarity or double meaning.
- Note equivocably is less commonly used and might be considered a variant or error for equivocally.
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