unequivocal
gb/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/ us/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/
C1
Inglese
egyértelmű, félreérthetetlen, feltétlen, fenntartás nélküli
C1
FORMAL
1
egyértelmű
A2
Schema d'uso:
unequivocal [statement/answer/message/sign]
Her email gave an unequivocal answer: the project was cancelled.
Az e-mailje egyértelmű választ adott: a projektet lefújták.
The report was unequivocal in its conclusion that the drug was ineffective.
A jelentés egyértelműen arra a következtetésre jutott, hogy a gyógyszer hatástalan.
He took her silence as an unequivocal sign that she did not agree.
Esempi per chi studia
Please give me an unequivocal answer.
Kérem, adjon egyértelmű választ.
The rules are unequivocal and easy to follow.
A szabályok egyértelműek és könnyen követhetők.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse it with equivocal (which means unclear or open to more than one interpretation).
Significato
clear and not open to doubt
Collocazioni
unequivocal statement
|unequivocal answer
|unequivocal evidence
|unequivocal proof
|unequivocal sign
|unequivocal indication
|unequivocal message
|unequivocal response
|unequivocal result
|unequivocal meaning
Sinonimi
clear (More general and less formal.)
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unambiguous (Very close in meaning; common in academic and formal contexts.)
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definite (Emphasizes certainty rather than interpretation.)
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explicit (Stresses that something is stated directly, not implied.)
Contrari
ambiguous (Can be understood in more than one way.)
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equivocal (Deliberately or naturally unclear; open to different interpretations.)
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unclear (General opposite, less precise.)
Temi
communication
|language
Definizione
Very clear and impossible to misunderstand.
Clear and definite in meaning, so that it cannot reasonably be understood in more than one way.
C1
FORMAL
2
feltétlen
B2
Schema d'uso:
unequivocal [support/commitment/condemnation/backing]
The minister offered unequivocal support for the ceasefire plan.
A miniszter feltétlen támogatását fejezte ki a tűzszüneti terv mellett.
Investors wanted unequivocal commitment before providing more funding.
A befektetők fenntartás nélküli elköteleződést akartak látni, mielőtt további forrást biztosítottak volna.
The organization issued an unequivocal condemnation of the attack.
Esempi per chi studia
She gave unequivocal support to her team.
Feltétlen támogatást nyújtott a csapatának.
We need unequivocal commitment to finish on time.
A határidő tartásához feltétlen elkötelezettségre van szükségünk.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse it for any strong opinion; it usually implies a public, formal, or clearly stated position (support, condemnation, commitment).
Significato
complete and without reservations
Collocazioni
unequivocal support
|unequivocal commitment
|unequivocal condemnation
|unequivocal backing
|unequivocal endorsement
|unequivocal rejection
|unequivocal denial
|unequivocal agreement
|unequivocal apology
|unequivocal stance
Sinonimi
unqualified (Almost identical; highlights the absence of conditions or limits.)
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wholehearted (More emotional and personal; less formal.)
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categorical (Stresses absolute certainty, especially in statements or denials.)
Contrari
qualified (Limited by conditions or exceptions.)
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half-hearted (Lacking enthusiasm or full commitment.)
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lukewarm (Not strongly supportive or opposed.)
Temi
opinions
|politics
|business
Definizione
Total and not mixed with doubt or conditions.
Complete and not limited by conditions, doubts, or mixed feelings; expressed without reservation.
Grammatica
Forma base
unequivocal
IPA
GB/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/
US/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/
Sillabe e accento
un - equi - voc - al (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (voc)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: unequivocal
Espressioni
unequivocal condemnation
1/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl kˌɑndəmnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
clear, strong public disapproval
Very clear and strong criticism.
Esempi
- Leaders issued unequivocal condemnation of the violence.
- The report called for unequivocal condemnation of torture.
- Her statement stopped short of unequivocal condemnation of the policy.
Esempi per chi studia
- The group made an unequivocal condemnation of the attack.
unequivocal evidence
1/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
formal
evidence that leaves no doubt
Proof that is very clear.
Esempi
- Researchers found unequivocal evidence that the species had returned.
- There is no unequivocal evidence of fraud in the audit.
- The footage provided unequivocal evidence that he was not at the scene.
Esempi per chi studia
- The test gave unequivocal evidence that the medicine works.
unequivocal support
1/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
complete, unreserved support
Strong support with no doubt or limits.
Esempi
- The board gave unequivocal support for the merger.
- He asked for unequivocal support from party leaders.
- Her parents showed unequivocal support for her decision.
Esempi per chi studia
- My manager gave unequivocal support for my plan.
unequivocal yes
1/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl jˈɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
a clear, definite yes
A yes that is completely clear.
Esempi
- I asked if she was coming, and her reply was an unequivocal yes.
- The committee wanted an unequivocal yes before moving forward.
- After weeks of uncertainty, he finally gave an unequivocal yes to the offer.
Esempi per chi studia
- He gave an unequivocal yes.