univocal
One interpretation only
Univocal means having only one meaning—the opposite of ambiguous or equivocal.
A univocal term admits no interpretation: The contract language must be univocal.
In philosophy and theology, univocal describes words that apply to different things in exactly the same sense, as opposed to analogical usage.
The word appears mainly in academic and legal contexts.
Allowing single interpretation only
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- determinateHaving exact limits
- singularOne in number
explicit · precise · exact · unmistakable · categorical · absolute · conclusive · decisive
Mentally sharp and comprehensible
- transparentAllowing light through
- plainBasic and unremarkable
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
apparent · distinct · intelligible · comprehensible · understandable · perspicuous · pellucid · crystal-clear
Identical throughout
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- invariableNot subject to change
- consonantIn agreement with
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
concordant · homogeneous · congruent · coherent · unified · singular · identical · interchangeable
unambiguous
Allowing single interpretation only
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- determinateHaving exact limits
singular · explicit · precise · exact · unmistakable · categorical · absolute · conclusive · decisive · fixed
lucid
Mentally sharp and comprehensible
- transparentAllowing light through
- plainBasic and unremarkable
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
evident · apparent · distinct · intelligible · comprehensible · understandable · perspicuous · pellucid · crystal-clear · straightforward
uniform
Identical throughout
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- invariableNot subject to change
- consonantIn agreement with
harmonious · concordant · homogeneous · congruent · coherent · unified · singular · identical · interchangeable · corresponding
denotation
Word's explicit dictionary meaning
- signifierMeaning-bearing form
- signifiedExpressed meaning symbolically
- semanticsStudy of linguistic meaning
polysemy · ambiguity · homonym · synonym · connotation · lexical · referent · meaning · definition · terminology
voice, advocate, vocal, vocabulary, vocalize, equivocal, equivocate, unequivocal, invocation