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amphibology

Definition of amphibology

noun (plural amphibologies)

  • a phrase or sentence that is grammatically ambiguous, such as She sees more of her children than her husband.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French amphibologie, from late Latin amphibologia, from Latin amphibolia, from Greek amphibolos 'ambiguous' (see amphibole)

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