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unequivocal

/ˌʌn.ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl/
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Adverb:unequivocally
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1

Leaving no doubt; clear, unambiguous, and unmistakable in meaning or intent.

Example

"The committee gave an unequivocal endorsement of the new environmental policy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'equivocal', which derives from Late Latin 'aequivocus' (of identical sound or having double meaning), from 'aequus' (equal) and 'vocare' (to call).

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