unequivocal
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for unequivocal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unequivocal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unequivocal answer
unequivocal support
unequivocal denial
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus equivocal, from Latin aequivocus ("having the same sound but different meaning").
Full origin of unequivocal →Frequently asked questions
What does “unequivocal” mean?
The word “unequivocal” means completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation. In plain terms, so clear that there is absolutely no ambiguity about what it means.
How do you pronounce “unequivocal”?
“Unequivocal” is pronounced uh-nih-KWIH-vuh-kuhl (/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “unequivocal” in a sentence?
Here is “unequivocal” used in a sentence: “She gave an unequivocal denial of the accusations.”
What is another word for “unequivocal”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unequivocal” include unambiguous and univocal.
What part of speech is “unequivocal”?
“Unequivocal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unequivocal” come from?
The word “unequivocal” comes from Latin. From un- ("not") plus equivocal, from Latin aequivocus ("having the same sound but different meaning").
