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univocal

u·niv·o·cal
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [yoo-niv-uh-kuh l, yoo-nuh-voh-]
    • /yuˈnɪv ə kəl, ˌyu nəˈvoʊ-/
    • /jˈuːnɪvˌɒkəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-niv-uh-kuh l, yoo-nuh-voh-]
    • /yuˈnɪv ə kəl, ˌyu nəˈvoʊ-/

Definitions of univocal word

  • adjective univocal having only one meaning; unambiguous. 1
  • adjective univocal unambiguous or unmistakable 0
  • noun univocal a word or term that has only one meaning 0
  • adjective univocal having a single, sharply defined sense or nature; unambiguous 0

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Origin of univocal

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Late Latin ūnivōc(us) (ūni- uni- + -vōcus, adj. derivative of vōx, stem vōc-, voice) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Univocal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

univocal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

univocal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for univocal

adj univocal

  • for certain — free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.

adjective univocal

  • absolute — Absolute means total and complete.

Antonyms for univocal

adjective univocal

  • mistakable — capable of being or liable to be mistaken or misunderstood.

Top questions with univocal

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