Ambiguous and Moot

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Ambiguous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

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Moot and ambiguous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moot" instead an adjective "Ambiguous".

Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously

Moot adjective - Open to question or dispute.

Usage example: it's a moot question what might have happened if the American colonies had not broken away from Great Britain

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Ambiguous and moot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ambiguous" instead an adjective "Moot".

Nearby Words: mooting, mooted

Almost no one knows The Giver has three sequels, rendering all those English essays about the "ambiguous" ending completely moot.

Source: First Installment Wins
It's a bit ambiguous how much of her power is usable anywhere and how much is specific to Downside, but it's mostly a moot point, since she never voluntarily leaves Downside anyway.

Source: Roleplay / Glowfic
Similarly, Grace takes to the Verres household like a fish to water, though her exact status in the family is a bit ambiguous as to whether it's official adoption (she's dating their son, Tedd), but since she turns 18 during the course of the story it may be a moot point.

Source: Happily Adopted

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