AMPHIBOLOGY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes
Categories: Ambiguity
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "amphibology" comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφιβολία. It started in Latin amphibologia. Then it appeared in French amphibologie.
🔗 Related Words
amphibolia – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!