About The Word Amphibolous
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Amphibolous
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What's The Definition Of Amphibolous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Amphibolous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amphibolous: See Also | Amphibolous In Webster's Dictionary \Am*phib"o*lous\, a. [L. amphibolus, Gr. ? thrown
about, doubtful. See {Amphibole}.]
1. Ambiguous; doubtful. [Obs.]
Never was there such an amphibolous quarrel -- both
parties declaring themselves for the king. --Howell.
2. (Logic) Capable of two meanings.
An amphibolous sentence is one that is capable of
two meanings, not from the double sense of any of
the words, but from its admitting of a double
construction; e. g., ``The duke yet lives that Henry
shall depose.'' --Whately.
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