Definition

A word or phrase that has more than one meaning, often leading to confusion or humor.

Example

The comedian's use of equivoque made the audience laugh as they interpreted his words in different ways.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of that equivoque in his jokes?

Yeah, I love how he plays with words like that!

It makes you think twice about what he really means.

Exactly! A good equivoque can make a joke so much funnier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Equivoque → It is formed from "equi-" (meaning equal) and "voque" (from Latin "vocare", meaning to call). The word refers to a term that can be interpreted in multiple ways, thus having equal validity in different contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('equi-') meanings in different contexts when you hear 'equivoque' — it describes something that can be called or interpreted in various ways.

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