unambiguous.

Having one clear interpretation in the relevant context.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• unambiguous instruction
• unambiguous wording

On the page

The instruction was unambiguous about which document to submit.

The wording was unambiguous, but the date it specified was incorrect.

Usage notes

Primary category: literary / elevated general. Forms: Comparative more unambiguous; superlative most unambiguous where gradation is meaningful. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: clarity and ornament, narrative perspective, style analysis. Disciplines: literary writing, narrative analysis, advanced English. Commonness: moderately common.