unequivocal
If there is no doubt about it, it’s unequivocal. An unequivocal response to a marriage proposal? “Yes. Yes! A thousand times yes!”
Equivocal is from a Latin word meaning of equal voice, so unequivocal means of unequal voice — unmistakable, unambiguous, without question. There might be unequivocal evidence tying a suspect to a crime, or unequivocal support for a popular leader. If you explain something in unequivocal terms, then your words should be clear to everyone.
Definitions of unequivocal
admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
“unequivocal evidence”“took an
unequivocal position”“an
unequivocal success”“an
unequivocal promise”“an
unequivocal (or univocal) statement”-
synonyms:
unambiguous, univocal-
unambiguoushaving or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
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absoluteexpressing finality with no implication of possible change
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straightforwardfree from ambiguity
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unquestionablenot open to question
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Antonyms:
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ambiguous, equivocalopen to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
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ambiguoushaving more than one possible meaning
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double, forkedhaving two meanings with intent to deceive
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evasivedeliberately vague or ambiguous
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indeterminateof uncertain or ambiguous nature
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unambiguous
clearly defined or formulated
“”the plain and
unequivocal language of the laws”- R.B.Taney”-
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