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unequivocal
adjective
un·equiv·o·cal
ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl
1
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
2
: unquestionable
production of unequivocal masterpieces—Carole Cook
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Examples of unequivocal in a Sentence
Her answer was an unequivocal yes.
few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues
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Word History
First Known Use
1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Unequivocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocal. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
unequivocal
adjective
un·equiv·o·cal
ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl
: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous
an unequivocal refusal
unequivocally
adverb
-k(ə-)lē
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