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unequivocal

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un⋅e⋅quiv⋅o⋅cal

[uhn-i-kwiv-uh-kuhl]
–adjective
1. not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.
2. absolute; unqualified; not subject to conditions or exceptions: The cosigner of a note gives unequivocal assurance that it will be paid when due.

Origin:
1745–55; un- 1 + equivocal


un⋅e⋅quiv⋅o⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
un⋅e⋅quiv⋅o⋅cal⋅ness, noun


1. certain, direct, obvious, unmistakable.
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un·e·quiv·o·cal   (ŭn'ĭ-kwĭv'ə-kəl)   
adj.  Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; clear and unambiguous: an unequivocal success.
un'e·quiv'o·cal·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

unequivocal 
1784, from un- (1) "not" + equivocal (see equivocation).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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