Equivocal

ih-KWIV-uh-kəl (/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/)

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or uncertain.

“Early electric cars held an equivocal place in history – capable and popular in the early 1900s, yet ultimately sidelined by petrol engines.”

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a separation between ideas or things that do not match or align.

quick, changeable, unpredictable; prone to rapid shifts.

a group of people appointed to undertake a task or represent others; a delegation.

an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement (often used for a growth or unattractive addition).

pertaining to examination, scrutiny, or the role of an inspector.

sleight of hand; deft, almost magical skill.