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unambiguoushaving only one possible meaning or interpretation; clear and definite

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having only one possible meaning or interpretation; clear and definite

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs/

Korean meaning: 명확한, 애매하지 않은, 분명한

Korean pronunciation: 언-앰-비-규-어스 (강세: 비)

Example Sentences

  • His unambiguous 'NO' ended all negotiations immediately.
  • The GPS gave unambiguous directions, unlike my father who says 'turn at the big tree.'
  • The contract language must be unambiguous to avoid legal disputes.

unambiguous

ADJECTIVE

//ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs//

having only one possible meaning or interpretation; clear and definite

unambiguous concept
💡 Concept

Crystal clear direction, no confusion

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unambiguous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When choices seem ambiguous, the unambiguous path shines bright!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootambigu-
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'ambiguus' meaning 'doubtful or uncertain,' combined with the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not.' The Latin root comes from 'ambigere' meaning 'to wander about' or 'to doubt.'

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🎵Rhyme

ambiguousiguous
ambiguous
iguous

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📝Examples

His unambiguous 'NO' ended all negotiations immediately.

😄 Fun example

The GPS gave unambiguous directions, unlike my father who says 'turn at the big tree.'

The contract language must be unambiguous to avoid legal disputes.

😄 Fun example

Mom's unambiguous glare meant 'clean your room NOW.'

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

cleardefiniteexplicitprecisestraightforward

Antonyms

ambiguousvagueunclear

Related

clarityprecisiondefinitenessexplicitness