Unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; clear, definite, and unambiguous; having a single, indisputable interpretation.
adjectiveUnequivocal
Leaving no doubt; clear, definite, and unambiguous; having a single, indisputable interpretation.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a courtroom verdict spoken with one loud, unwavering statement—no hedging, no alternative readings—an unequivocal decision that settles the matter once and for all.
Sounds Like
uh-nih-KWIV-uh-kuhl
Looks Like
un + equivocal (prefix + root) hints at its meaning
Remember This
Unequivocal is the opposite of equivocal. The core idea is certainty and lack of ambiguity.
Other Forms
Connect With
unambiguous, explicit, definite, clear, irrefutable, indisputable
Note
Use with statements, evidence, or stances that truly admit no doubt. The adverb form is unequivocally.
Study Deeper
- The witness gave unequivocal testimony that the defendant was at the scene.
- There is unequivocal evidence linking the suspect to the crime.
From un- (not) + equivo cal. Equivocal comes from Latin aequivocus meaning 'of equal voice/meaning' from aequus 'equal' + vox 'voice'; unequi vocal adds the negating prefix to convey 'not equivocal'.
UN-EQUIVOCAL: One voice, no doubt. Picture a judge speaking in a single clear tone, leaving no room for two meanings.
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