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unambiguous

 

[ ʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clear definition

Not open to more than one interpretation; clear and having only one possible meaning or interpretation.

Synonyms

clear, definite, explicit, precise, unequivocal

Examples of usage

  • It was an unambiguous decision.
  • The instructions were unambiguous and easy to follow.
Context #2 | Adjective

clearly defined

Having a clear, definite, and easily understood meaning or interpretation.

Synonyms

clear-cut, crystal clear, distinct, straightforward, unmistakable

Examples of usage

  • The rules were unambiguous and left no room for confusion.
  • His intention was unambiguous from the start.

Translations

Translations of the word "unambiguous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inequívoco

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट

🇩🇪 eindeutig

🇮🇩 tidak ambigu

🇺🇦 однозначний

🇵🇱 jednoznaczny

🇯🇵 明確な

🇫🇷 sans équivoque

🇪🇸 inequívoco

🇹🇷 belirsiz olmayan

🇰🇷 명확한

🇸🇦 لا لبس فيه

🇨🇿 jednoznačný

🇸🇰 jednoznačný

🇨🇳 明确的

🇸🇮 nedvoumen

🇮🇸 eindreginn

🇰🇿 анық

🇬🇪 ცალსახა

🇦🇿 açıq

🇲🇽 inequívoco

Etymology

The word 'unambiguous' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ambiguous' which comes from the Latin word 'ambiguus' meaning 'having double meaning'. The term 'unambiguous' first appeared in the 18th century and has been used to describe things that are clear, definite, and easily understood.

See also: ambiguously, unambiguously.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,414, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.