unequivocal
gb/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/ us/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/
C1
Engels
egyértelmű, félreérthetetlen, feltétlen, fenntartás nélküli
C1
FORMAL
1
egyértelmű
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please give me an unequivocal answer.
Kérem, adjon egyértelmű választ.
The rules are unequivocal and easy to follow.
A szabályok egyértelműek és könnyen követhetők.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse it with equivocal (which means unclear or open to more than one interpretation).
Betekenis
clear and not open to doubt
Woordcombinaties
unequivocal statement
|unequivocal answer
|unequivocal evidence
|unequivocal proof
|unequivocal sign
|unequivocal indication
|unequivocal message
|unequivocal response
|unequivocal result
|unequivocal meaning
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
communication
|language
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse it for any strong opinion; it usually implies a public, formal, or clearly stated position (support, condemnation, commitment).
Betekenis
complete and without reservations
Woordcombinaties
unequivocal support
|unequivocal commitment
|unequivocal condemnation
|unequivocal backing
|unequivocal endorsement
|unequivocal rejection
|unequivocal denial
|unequivocal agreement
|unequivocal apology
|unequivocal stance
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
opinions
|politics
|business
Definitie
Total and not mixed with doubt or conditions.
Complete and not limited by conditions, doubts, or mixed feelings; expressed without reservation.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
unequivocal
IPA
GB/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/
US/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - equi - voc - al (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (voc)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: unequivocal
Uitdrukkingen
unequivocal condemnation
1/ˌʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəl kˌɑndəmnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
clear, strong public disapproval
Very clear and strong criticism.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- The board gave unequivocal support for the merger.
- He asked for unequivocal support from party leaders.
- Her parents showed unequivocal support for her decision.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He gave an unequivocal yes.