unequivocally

adverb

un·​equiv·​o·​cal·​ly ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kə-lē How to pronounce unequivocally (audio)
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Synonyms of unequivocallynext
: in an unequivocal manner

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But for better or worse, the national government has unequivocally decided to displace state power in this area and assume exclusive responsibility for interstate pipeline safety. Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 17 Dec. 2025 Still, the possibility is intriguing enough to continue the search for additional candidates in the hopes of unequivocally identifying a superkilonova. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025 Last month, the CDC altered a webpage that had once unequivocally said vaccines do not cause autism, claiming instead that studies have not ruled out a link. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025 Coach’s legacy is unequivocally rooted in leather craftsmanship. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unequivocally

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unequivocally was in 1794

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“Unequivocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unequivocally. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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