Meaning & use

unequivocally

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In a way that leaves no doubt; clearly and without ambiguity.

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She unequivocally denied any involvement in the scandal.

The results unequivocally support the original hypothesis.

A note on using this word

Comes from "equivocal," meaning open to more than one interpretation; adding "un-" and "-ly" makes it mean the opposite, stated with total certainty.

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