Unequivocal: meaning, definitions and examples
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unequivocal
[ ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkl ]
clear
leaving no doubt; unambiguous
Synonyms
certain, clear, definite, indisputable, unmistakable
Examples of usage
- The message was unequivocal: we had to evacuate immediately.
- Her answer was unequivocal, with a simple yes.
- The judge's ruling was unequivocal, putting an end to the debate.
- The company's commitment to quality is unequivocal.
- His unequivocal support helped us push through the project.
response
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
Synonyms
clear-cut, definite, unambiguous
Examples of usage
- She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
- The results of the experiment were unequivocal.
- His unequivocal statement left no room for confusion.
Translations
Translations of the word "unequivocal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inequívoco
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट
🇩🇪 eindeutig
🇮🇩 tegas
🇺🇦 однозначний
🇵🇱 jednoznaczny
🇯🇵 明白な
🇫🇷 sans équivoque
🇪🇸 inequívoco
🇹🇷 açık
🇰🇷 명백한
🇸🇦 لا لبس فيه
🇨🇿 jednoznačný
🇸🇰 jednoznačný
🇨🇳 明确的
🇸🇮 nedvoumen
🇮🇸 ótvíræð
🇰🇿 айқын
🇬🇪 მკვეთრი
🇦🇿 dəqiq
🇲🇽 inequívoco
Word origin
The word 'unequivocal' originates from the Latin word 'unequīvocus', which means 'not equivoque'. The prefix 'un-' signifies 'not' or 'opposite of', while 'equivocal' comes from 'aequivocus', meaning 'having more than one possible meaning'. Therefore, 'unequivocal' embodies the idea of being clear, unambiguous, and leaving no room for doubt or multiple interpretations. Over time, the term has maintained its essence of absolute certainty and clarity in various contexts.
See also: equivocality, unequivocally.