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What do we call it when a sentence has more than one meaning?

There are a few terms for a sentence with multiple meanings:

* Ambiguous: This is the most common and general term. It means that the sentence could be interpreted in more than one way.

* Polysemous: This refers to a word with multiple meanings, which can lead to sentence ambiguity.

* Equivocal: This term is similar to ambiguous but emphasizes that the multiple meanings are distinct and potentially conflicting.

* Double entendre: This refers specifically to a sentence with a humorous or suggestive double meaning.

The best term to use depends on the specific context and the nature of the ambiguity.

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