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unambiguously

 

[ ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in communication

In a way that is not open to more than one interpretation; clearly and without doubt.

Synonyms

clearly, definitely, indisputably, unequivocally

Examples of usage

  • He stated his position unambiguously.
  • She unambiguously expressed her feelings towards him.
  • The instructions were given unambiguously, leaving no room for confusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "unambiguously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inequivocamente

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 eindeutig

🇮🇩 dengan tegas

🇺🇦 однозначно

🇵🇱 jednoznacznie

🇯🇵 明確に

🇫🇷 sans ambiguïté

🇪🇸 inequívocamente

🇹🇷 kesin olarak

🇰🇷 명확하게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا لبس فيه

🇨🇿 jednoznačně

🇸🇰 jednoznačne

🇨🇳 明确地

🇸🇮 nedvoumno

🇮🇸 ótvírætt

🇰🇿 анық

🇬🇪 ცალსახად

🇦🇿 aydın şəkildə

🇲🇽 inequívocamente

Etymology

The word 'unambiguously' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the adjective 'ambiguous' meaning 'open to more than one interpretation'. The earliest known usage of 'unambiguously' dates back to the mid-19th century. It has since been commonly used in various fields such as communication, law, and science to emphasize clarity and certainty in expression.

See also: ambiguously, unambiguous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,460, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.