unequivocal

/'ʌni'kwivəkəl/

Thân thiện

The judge's ruling was an unequivocal victory for the plaintiff.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Clear and unambiguous; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: Something that is "unequivocal" is expressed in a way that leaves no doubt, confusion, or possibility of misunderstanding. It is direct and definitive.
   • Not subject to conditions or exceptions; absolute: An "unequivocal" statement, position, or result is total and admits no qualification or doubt.

Usage

The word "unequivocal" is a formal adjective used to describe language, evidence, positions, promises, or outcomes that are completely clear and not open to multiple interpretations. It emphasizes certainty and lack of ambiguity. - It typically modifies nouns like statement, answer, evidence, support, rejection, success, promise, language, position. - It is often used in legal, academic, journalistic, and formal business contexts to stress clarity and definitiveness.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The CEO gave an unequivocal denial of the merger rumors. (The denial was absolute and left no room for doubt.)
  • The scientific data provided unequivocal proof of climate change. (The proof was clear, unambiguous, and conclusive.)
  • Her unequivocal support for the project ensured its approval. (Her support was unconditional and clearly stated.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be unequivocal about something": To state a position on something in a completely clear and unambiguous way.
  • The president was unequivocal about his commitment to peace.
• "in unequivocal terms": Using language that is completely clear and leaves no doubt.
  • The judge ruled in unequivocal terms that the law had been broken.

Variants and Related Words

• Unequivocally (adverb): In a way that is clear and unambiguous.
  • She unequivocally stated her opposition to the policy.
• Unequivocalness (noun): The quality of being unequivocal. (Note: This form is less common than the adjective and adverb.)

Synonyms

• Unambiguous: Not open to more than one interpretation.
• Clear-cut: Sharply defined; easy to perceive or understand.
• Definitive: Conclusive, final, and not able to be questioned.
• Categorical: Unqualified; absolute.
• Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.

Antonyms

• Equivocal: Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
• Ambiguous: Having more than one possible meaning; not clear.
• Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
• Unclear: Not easy to see, hear, or understand.

Idioms and Phrases

(While there are no common idioms using "unequivocal," the word itself functions as a strong intensifier of clarity in formal phrases.) - Leave no room for doubt: To be so clear that no uncertainty remains. (This is a descriptive phrase with a similar meaning to "unequivocal.") - His testimony was designed to leave no room for doubt about what he saw.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. clearly defined or formulated
   • the plain and unequivocal language of the laws- R.B.Taney
2. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• definitive
• univocal
• unambiguous