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Unequivocal: meaning, definitions and examples

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unequivocal

 

[ ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,592, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.