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unequivocally

adv. manner
C1 Advanced US //ˌəniˈkwɪvəkəɫi// UK //ʌnɪkwˈɪvəkəli// un·equiv·o·cal·ly

adv. in a way that is completely clear and leaves no doubt. You use this when you want to say 'yes' or 'no' without any confusion.

adv. in a manner that leaves no doubt or uncertainty; expressed in a way that is clear and unambiguous.


SIMPLE

She unequivocally rejected the offer.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee stated unequivocally that the project would not receive any further funding due to poor results.

COMPLEX

The scientific evidence unequivocally demonstrates that the current rate of warming is unprecedented in the last two millennia, leaving no room for alternative interpretations of the data.

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Origin

From unequivocal + -ly or un- + equivocally.

Usage

Typically used to modify verbs of communication or decision-making, such as 'state', 'reject', or 'deny'.

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