univocal

univ·o·cal

adj \yü-ˈni-və-kəl\

Definition of UNIVOCAL

1

: having one meaning only

2

: unambiguous <in search of a morally univocal answer>

— univ·o·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of UNIVOCAL

1. <those who believe that the language of the Bible is univocal: it is never metaphorical but intended to be taken literally>

Origin of UNIVOCAL

Late Latin univocus, from Latin uni- + voc-, vox voice — more at voice

First Known Use: 1599

Related to UNIVOCAL

Synonyms: clear-cut, definite, definitive, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, explicit

Antonyms: implicit, implied, inferred; ambiguous, circuitous; equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague

Related Words: avowed, declared, specified, stated; categorical (also categoric), complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full; certain, sure, unmistakable; clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined; exact, precise; direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward; comprehensible, intelligible, understandable

Near Antonyms: cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear; imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact; incomprehensible, unintelligible

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Rhymes with UNIVOCAL

equivocal