Meaning & Definition of word "Unambiguous"

Unambiguous

/ˌʌn.əmˈbɪɡ.juəs/

adjective:

  • 1. Not open to more than one interpretation; clear and precise.
    • Example: The instructions were unambiguous, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
  • 2. Clear in meaning or expression; definite.
    • Example: Her response was unambiguous, confirming her intention to attend the meeting.
  • 3. Free from vagueness or ambiguity; straightforward.
    • Example: The unambiguous results of the experiment provided strong evidence for the hypothesis.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ambiguous' from Latin 'ambiguus' meaning 'doubtful' or 'uncertain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unambiguous evidence:

Evidence that is clear and leaves no room for doubt.

unambiguous results:

Results that are clear and explicit without any confusion.

unambiguous communication:

Communication that is clear, straightforward, and leaves no room for misunderstanding.

Related Words

ambiguity:

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

clear:

Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

explicit:

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.

Slang Meanings of unambiguous

Meaning: Straight talk

Example Sentence: When he said he was quitting, it was straight talk, totally unambiguous.

Meaning: No gray area

Example Sentence: Her stance on the issue is no gray area; it’s completely unambiguous.