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Flashcards in Ambiguity Deck (3)
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1
Q

What is semantic ambiguity?

A

Where one word has more than one meaning

2
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What is syntactic ambiguity?

A

Where the grammar of a sentence means that the sentence could have more than one meaning

3
Q

How to get rid of ambiguities

A

Make sure the same terms are used in premises and the conclusion