Meaning & use

unambiguous

adjective·Academic

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Not open to more than one interpretation; completely clear.

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The instructions were unambiguous, leaving no room for confusion.

She gave an unambiguous answer, either yes or no.

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Common in legal, scientific, and technical writing where precision matters more than style.

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