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unequivocalleaving no doubt; unambiguous; clear and definitive

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: leaving no doubt; unambiguous; clear and definitive

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

Example Sentences

  • His unequivocal 'NO' to the marriage proposal left everyone speechless.
  • The doctor's unequivocal diagnosis put an end to months of speculation.
  • The cat's unequivocal hatred for bath time was evident from its dramatic escape attempts.

unequivocal

ADJECTIVE

[/ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/]

leaving no doubt; unambiguous; clear and definitive

The judge's unequivocal verdict left no room for doubt in the courtroom.
💡 Concept

The judge's unequivocal verdict left no room for doubt in the courtroom.

The local leader's voice is unequivocally vocal!
🎵 Rhyme

The local leader's voice is unequivocally vocal!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootequivoc
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'unequivocalis', composed of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'equivocal' (from Latin 'aequivocus' meaning ambiguous or having multiple meanings, derived from 'aequus' meaning equal and 'vox' meaning voice).

Breakdown

un- (not) + equi- (equal) + voc- (voice) + -al (adjective suffix) = unequivocal (not having equal/multiple voices or meanings)

🎵Rhyme

vocallocalfocal
vocal
local
focal

🔗Collocations

unequivocal support
unequivocal statement
unequivocal evidence
unequivocal answer
unequivocal rejection
unequivocal commitment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His unequivocal 'NO' to the marriage proposal left everyone speechless.

The doctor's unequivocal diagnosis put an end to months of speculation.

😄 Fun example

The cat's unequivocal hatred for bath time was evident from its dramatic escape attempts.

The company gave an unequivocal commitment to environmental protection.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cleardefiniteabsolutecertaindecisive

Antonyms

ambiguousequivocalvague

Related

explicitcategoricalconclusiveindisputable

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