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The coach gave an unequivocal answer: everyone would get a turn.
What does Unequivocal mean?
Unequivocal means completely clear and definite, leaving no doubt about what is meant or shown.
Dictionary definition
Expressed so clearly and firmly that there is no uncertainty about the meaning or position; also, unmistakable or not open to reasonable doubt, as with evidence or success. Unequivocal support or assurance can also mean unqualified support, without reservations.
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Unequivocal in a sentence
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The footprint was unequivocal evidence that someone had stepped in the wet paint.
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With every seat filled and the costs covered, the concert was an unequivocal success.
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Which reply is unequivocal about whether the event will happen?
The first reply states a definite decision. The other replies leave the decision open.
Practice 2
An unequivocal success is described as what?
Unequivocal concerns how definite the judgment is, not the effort or publicity involved.
Practice 3
Use the adverb: The teacher stated ___ that the deadline was Monday.
Unequivocally describes how the teacher stated the deadline: clearly and firmly.
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Unequivocal
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un · ih · kwiv · uh · kul · strongest beat: kwiv
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WordUnequivocal.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnequivocal means completely clear and definite, leaving no doubt about what is meant or shown.
ExampleExample: The coach gave an unequivocal answer: everyone would get a turn.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · ih · kwiv · uh · kul
- Strongest beat
- kwiv
- Ending
- kul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwiv.
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Synonyms
Words like Unequivocal
unambiguousUse for a statement or answer with a clear meaning.
unmistakableUse for evidence, a sign, or success that is clearly recognisable.
Antonyms
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equivocalUse for a reply, position, or result that leaves uncertainty.
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Word family
Unequivocal word family
Base word
unequivocal
adverb
unequivocally
Clearly and without uncertainty: she answered unequivocally.
adjective
equivocal
The contrasting family word without un-: unclear or uncertain in meaning or result.
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Hint for students
Look for a definite answer, clear position, or unmistakable result. Stress KWIV in un-ih-KWIV-uh-kul; the opening un- reverses equivocal.
Common mix-up
Unequivocal describes clarity or certainty, not whether a message is friendly. Someone can state a mistaken belief unequivocally; a firm manner alone does not establish the facts.
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Sort four invented replies about a class outing into definite and uncertain decisions. Rewrite an uncertain reply as an unequivocal yes or no, keeping the tone polite.
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Read: The coach gave an unequivocal answer: everyone would get a turn. Rewrite the answer to make it equivocal, then identify the words that introduced uncertainty.
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