nonambiguous

Having one meaning

Nonambiguous means having only one possible interpretation—clear and unequivocal.

The word functions as a synonym for unambiguous, though unambiguous is far more common in standard usage.

The contract language must be nonambiguous to avoid disputes.

definite

certain

Free from doubt

established · determinate · conclusive · final · decided · resolved · confirmed · assured · guaranteed · incontrovertible

unmistakable

obvious

Easily perceived, unmistakable

  • evidentClearly perceived or understood
  • manifestClearly apparent or displayed
  • patentObvious; inventor's monopoly

apparent · self-evident · palpable · conspicuous · glaring · blatant · plain · clear-cut · unquestionable · undeniable

clear

lucid

Mentally sharp and comprehensible

limpid · intelligible · comprehensible · readable · accessible · plain · unclouded · unobscured · coherent · understandable

precise

exact

Perfectly correct, no deviation

detailed · sharp · defined · particular · meticulous · fine-tuned · measured · calibrated · rigorous · strict

explicit

direct

Undeviating or to guide

articulated · forthright · frank · candid · straightforward · plain-spoken · outspoken · unvarnished · unconcealed · point-blank

Opposites
clarity of meaning

nonambiguousambiguous

Having multiple interpretations

unclear · vague · equivocal · ambivalent · obscure

Family

ambiguous, ambiguity, unambiguous, unambiguously, ambiguously, ambiguousness, disambiguate, disambiguation

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