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The ability of a word to be interpreted in more than one way?

The ability of a word to be interpreted in more than one way is called ambiguity.

There are different types of ambiguity, including:

* Lexical ambiguity: A single word has multiple meanings. For example, "bank" can refer to a financial institution or the edge of a river.

* Syntactic ambiguity: The grammatical structure of a sentence allows for multiple interpretations. For example, "Visiting relatives can be boring" could mean that relatives who visit are boring, or that the act of visiting relatives is boring.

* Semantic ambiguity: The meaning of a phrase or sentence is unclear due to the words used or their relationship to each other. For example, "The old man walked the dog" could mean that the man is old, or that the dog is old.

Ambiguity can be a source of humor, confusion, and even misunderstanding. It's important to be aware of the different types of ambiguity so that you can interpret language accurately and avoid miscommunication.

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