un·am·big·u·ous

[uhn-am-big-yoo-uhs]
adjective
not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.

Origin:
un-1 + ambiguous

un·am·big·u·ous·ly, adverb
un·am·big·u·ous·ness, noun
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unambiguous (ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjʊəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not ambiguous; clear: an unambiguous message

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Word Origin & History

unambiguous
1751, from un- (1) "not" + ambiguous. Related: Unambiguously.
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Example sentences
The laser flash should give a clear and unambiguous signal to stop.
It's not as clear-cut and unambiguous as averaging accident rates per distance flown.
Boom mic is removable and pleasingly flexible, perfect for flinging clear and unambiguous insults at your enemies.
The necessity of conducting an unambiguous recount became clear in the last election.
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