Unambiguous: meaning, definitions and examples

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unambiguous

[ ʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.