amphiboly

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de ambiguidade na linguagem, na qual uma frase ou oração pode ser interpretada de mais de uma maneira por causa de sua estrutura gramatical.

A noun referring to a type of ambiguity in language where a sentence or phrase can be interpreted in more than one way due to its grammatical structure.

1. Ambiguous grammatical constructionC2formal

   A phrase or sentence that can be interpreted in more than one way due to its grammatical structure, leading to uncertainty in meaning.

   Construção gramatical ambígua

   • The sentence 'They are flying planes' is an amphiboly, as it could mean either that people are piloting aircraft or that the aircraft themselves are in flight.
   • 'Visiting relatives can be boring' is an amphiboly, because it is unclear whether the relatives are visiting or being visited.
   • 'The chicken is ready to eat' is an amphiboly, as it could mean the chicken is prepared to be eaten or that the chicken is hungry.

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