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Definition Ambiguity refers to the property of a symbol of language in being understandable in more than one way. Vagueness refers to the linguistic condition where the lexical item does not have a clear-cut and definite borderline for the scope of extension. Three types of ambiguity Phonological ambiguity : is mainly caused by homophones or some other phonological features. E.g. I threw the flower/ flour. 2. Lexical ambiguity : is caused by lexical factors is the most important type. E.g. Mary is looking for her glasses. 3. Grammatical ambiguity : a kind