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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 and equivocally both derive from the root equivocate, but they have different nuances.
- Equivocably is less common and may not appear in all dictionaries, making equivocally the more standard term.
- Remember that equivocally is an adverb that directly relates to the nature of being ambiguous or uncertain.
- Consider the root word equivocate, which means to use ambiguous language, to associate with equivocally.
- If youre unsure and the context involves ambiguity, equivocally' is likely the word you need.
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