MEANING
Clear and admitting no ambiguity about the stated position or meaning.
Use it for
Words that belong together
- unequivocal refusal
- unequivocal statement
On the page
The letter gave an unequivocal refusal without explaining the reason.
Her statement was unequivocal even though its factual claim remained disputed.
Nearby words
Opposite meanings
Related words
Word forms
- Base
- unequivocal
Usage notes
Primary category: literary / elevated general. Forms: Comparative more unequivocal; superlative most unequivocal 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.
Practice this word in a sentenceYour margin notes
Keep a thought for later. Sign in to save privately.