unambiguous

un·am·big·u·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-am-big-yoo-uh s]
- /ˌʌn æmˈbɪg yu əs/
- /ˌʌn.æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-am-big-yoo-uh s]
- /ˌʌn æmˈbɪg yu əs/

Definitions of unambiguous word

adjective unambiguous not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change. 1
adjective unambiguous clear in meaning 1
adjective unambiguous If you describe a message or comment as unambiguous, you mean that it is clear and cannot be understood wrongly. 0
adjective unambiguous not ambiguous; clear 0

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Parts of speech for Unambiguous

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unambiguous

unambiguous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for unambiguous

adj unambiguous

absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.

adv unambiguous

absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
come hell or high water — If you say that you will do something come hell or high water, you are emphasizing that you are determined to do it, in spite of the difficulties involved.
decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.

adverb unambiguous

clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
decidedly — Decidedly means to a great extent and in a way that is very obvious.
directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
explicitly — In an explicit manner.
expressly — Explicitly; clearly.

noun unambiguous

clearness — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
intelligibility — the quality or condition of being intelligible; capability of being understood.
lucidity — the quality of being easily understood, completely intelligible, or comprehensible: She makes her argument with pointed logic and exemplary lucidity.

adjective unambiguous

confirmable — Capable of being checked, verifiable.
designful — full of design or intention
direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
establishable — Able to be established.
evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.

All 56 Synonyms of unambiguous

Antonyms for unambiguous

adj unambiguous

ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
fuliginous — sooty; smoky: the fuliginous air hanging over an industrial city.
imperceptive — not perceptive; lacking perception.
lusterless — the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin.

adjective unambiguous

amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
equivocal — Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
nontranslucent — Not translucent.
nontransparent — having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.

adverb unambiguous

confusingly — causing or tending to cause confusion: a confusing attempt at explanation.
doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
equivocally — With ambiguity.
incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.

All 20 Antonyms of unambiguous

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