unequivocal

[ uhn-i-kwiv-uh-kuhl ]
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adjective
  1. not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.

  2. absolute; unqualified; not subject to conditions or exceptions: The cosigner of a note gives unequivocal assurance that it will be paid when due.

Origin of unequivocal

1
First recorded in 1745–55; un-1 + equivocal

Other words for unequivocal

Other words from unequivocal

  • un·e·quiv·o·cal·ly, adverb
  • un·e·quiv·o·cal·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for unequivocal

unequivocal

/ (ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl) /


adjective
  1. not ambiguous; plain

Derived forms of unequivocal

  • unequivocally, adverb
  • unequivocalness, noun

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