Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a word or phrase that has the same grammatical function as another word or phrase but a different meaning.

“The use of amphigoric phrases in Shakespeare’s plays adds complexity to the narrative.”

2. noun

A word or phrase that has the same grammatical function as another word or phrase but a different meaning.

“The amphigoric in the sentence ‘The dog that bit the man is a German Shepherd’ adds ambiguity to the sentence’s meaning.”

3. noun

A term used in linguistics to describe a word or phrase that has the same grammatical function as another word or phrase but a different meaning.

“Linguists have identified several amphigoric in the text, highlighting the complexity of the language.”