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unequivocal

Adjective

IPA /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkl/

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Expressed so clearly and firmly that there is no reasonable doubt about the meaning or intention.

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unequivocal/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkl/

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Will you support the plan?
Yes. I fully support it.

An unequivocal answer makes the speaker's position completely clear.

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She gave an unequivocal refusal when asked to lend her car.
The supervisor offered unequivocal support for the revised research plan.

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unequivocal — Expressed so clearly and firmly that there is no reasonable doubt about the meaning or intention.

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Expressed so clearly and firmly that there is no reasonable doubt about the meaning or intention.

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Word origin

Formed from un-, meaning not, and equivocal, meaning open to more than one interpretation.

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Unequivocal often describes support, approval, rejection or an answer.

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