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Unequivocal: meaning, example and synonyms

Unequivocaladj. Leaving no doubt; completely clear and unambiguous.

Flashcard for Unequivocal (adjective): leaving no doubt; completely clear and unambiguous. Example: The panel's verdict was unequivocal: after reviewing two decades of data, it found no link between the additive and the illness. Synonyms: clear, unambiguous, definite, explicit. Antonyms: ambiguous, equivocal, vague, uncertain. Memory tip: Un- + equivocal ("equal voices"): one meaning, no doubt. Illustration: a referee in a striped long-sleeved shirt on a grass field pointing firmly in one direction with an outstretched arm, players watching.

Example

The panel's verdict was unequivocal: after reviewing two decades of data, it found no link between the additive and the illness.

Part of speech
adjective
Synonyms
clear, unambiguous, definite, explicit
Antonyms
ambiguous, equivocal, vague, uncertain
Memory tip
Un- + equivocal ("equal voices"): one meaning, no doubt.

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Question 1

The scientist's answer was ______: when asked whether the vaccine trial had shown any serious side effects, she replied simply, 'None.'

Question 2

The council's support for the bridge was ______, with every member voting in favor and none expressing reservations.

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