amwys

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈamʊis/

Adjective

amwys (feminine singular amwys, plural amwys, equative mor amwys, comparative mwy amwys, superlative mwyaf amwys)

  1. ambiguous, equivocal

Derived terms

  • amwysair m (“pun”)
  • amwysedd m (“ambiguity”)
  • diamwys (“unambiguous”, adjective)

Mutation

Mutated forms of amwys
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
amwys unchanged unchanged hamwys

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “amwys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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