equivocal vs total

equivocal

noun
  • A word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term. 

adj
  • Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation. 

  • Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected. 

  • Uncertain, as an indication or sign. 

total

adj
  • Entire; relating to the whole of something. 

  • (of a function) Defined on all possible inputs. 

  • Complete; absolute. 

noun
  • An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts. 

  • Sum. 

verb
  • To equal a total of; to amount to. 

  • To add up; to calculate the sum of. 

  • To amount to; to add up to. 

  • To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss) 

How often have the words equivocal and total occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )