latent ambiguity
la·tent am·bi·gu·i·ty
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leyt-nt am-bi-gyoo-i-tee]
- /ˈleɪt nt ˌæm bɪˈgyu ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leyt-nt am-bi-gyoo-i-tee]
- /ˈleɪt nt ˌæm bɪˈgyu ɪ ti/
Definitions of latent ambiguity words
- noun latent ambiguity uncertainty that arises when a seemingly clear written instrument is matched against an extrinsic fact, as when a description of something being sold fits two different items. 1
- noun latent ambiguity uncertainty existing where language employed in an instrument is clear and appears to have but one meaning, yet outside evidence makes it capable of more than one meaning 0
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Origin of latent ambiguity
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50
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Parts of speech for Latent ambiguity
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adjective
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exclamation
latent ambiguity popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
latent ambiguity usage trend in Literature
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