univocal

[yoo-niv-uh-kuh l, yoo-nuh-voh-]

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adjective

having only one meaning; unambiguous.

Origin of univocal

1535–45; < Late Latin ūnivōc(us) (ūni- uni- + -vōcus, adj. derivative of vōx, stem vōc-, voice) + -al¹

Related formsu·niv·o·cal·ly, adverb

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Related Words for univocal

unambiguous, straightforward, categorical, clear-cut, apparent, explicit, indisputable, obvious, unmistakable, undeniable, decisive, absolute, pronounced, evident, distinct, unequivocal, palpable, conspicuous, certain, clear

Examples from the Web for univocal

Historical Examples of univocal

Names abused infer not the things signified by an univocal term.
A Christian Directory
Baxter Richard
While it is not univocal, it is at the same time not absolutely equivocal.
Aristotle
George Grote
But it was stated above that the word 'univocal' was applied to those things which had both name and definition in common.
The Categories
Aristotle
Again, the generic term and the specific term ought to be univocal in signification.
Aristotle
George Grote
If you ask a dialectical question in plain and univocal language, the respondent is bound to answer Yes or No.
Aristotle
George Grote

British Dictionary definitions for univocal

univocal

adjective

unambiguous or unmistakable

noun

a word or term that has only one meaning

Derived Formsunivocally, adverb

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Word Origin and History for univocal

adj.

1540s, from Latin univocus, from uni- (see uni-) + vox (see voice (n.)).