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unequivocal

uh-nih-KWIH-vuh-kuhl

Unequivocal (adj) means Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation. Example: “She gave an unequivocal denial of the accusations.”

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Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or misinterpretation.
"She gave an unequivocal denial of the accusations."
"The evidence was unequivocal — he had lied under oath."

How to use unequivocal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo clear that there is absolutely no ambiguity about what it means.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "equivocal," which means the opposite — vague or ambiguous.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
unequivocal answer unequivocal support unequivocal denial

Word forms

more unequivocal comparative, most unequivocal superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus equivocal, from Latin aequivocus ("having the same sound but different meaning").

Origin: Latin

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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").

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