Noun amphiboly has 1 sense

1. amphibology, amphiboly - an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes
   --₁ is a kind of ambiguity
   

Amphiboly

Definition: A term used to describe a type of ambiguity in language where a sentence or phrase can be interpreted in multiple ways.

Examples

• Noun: The amphiboly in his speech confused the audience, leading to misunderstanding.
• Noun: The teacher used an amphiboly in her question, causing several students to give incorrect answers.
• Adjective: The sentence was crafted with an amphiboly to keep the true meaning hidden.
• Adjective: The writer deliberately employed an amphiboly to add depth and intrigue to the story.

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