Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Univocal / Unambiguous: Having only one possible meaning or interpretation; clear and not open to confusion.
   • Homographic (Mathematics): Pertaining to a homographic function or transformation, which is a function of the form f(x) = (ax + b)/(cx + d).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lời tuyên bố của ông ấy rất đơn ứng, không thể hiểu sai được. (His statement was very univocal and could not be misunderstood.)
  • Phép biến đổi đơn ứng thường được nghiên cứu trong toán học. (Homographic transformations are often studied in mathematics.)

Advanced Usage

• In Technical Contexts: The term is highly specialized and is primarily used in formal, academic, or technical writing, especially in mathematics and logic.

Variants and Related Words

• Tính đơn ứng (n): The property of being univocal or unambiguous.
  • Tính đơn ứng của định nghĩa là rất quan trọng. (The univocality of the definition is very important.)

Synonyms

• Unambiguous: Not open to more than one interpretation.
• Univocal: Having only one meaning.
• Clear-cut: Sharply defined; easy to perceive or understand.

Notes on Usage

• Rarity: "Đơn ứng" is a rare and formal term in modern Vietnamese. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
• Context Dependence: Its meaning is entirely dependent on the technical context (e.g., logic, linguistics, mathematics). Without context, it may not be readily understood by general audiences.