When a word can have two meanings, it is said to be:

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A word that can have two meanings is said to be lexically ambiguous, as opposed to lexically clear where the word has only one clear meaning. Semantically clear refers to a word or phrase that has only one clear meaning in context, while semantically opaque refers to a word or phrase whose meaning is not easily understood or predictable based on its individual parts. Jargon refers to specialized language used within a particular field or group.

When a Word Can Have Two Meanings, It Is Said