nonambiguous

adjective

ˌnän-am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs How to pronounce nonambiguous (audio)
Definition of nonambiguousnext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation I need a nonambiguous "yes" or "no"

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  1. obvious
  2. unmistakable
  3. evident
  4. apparent
  5. straightforward
  6. clear
  7. distinct
Adjective
  • This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • There are more than a few scenes here where the substitution of stuntman for star is obvious.
    — Joe Leydon, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Although the translations into English are awkward, especially across the differences in poetic rhyme scheme and structure, the sentiment is unmistakable.
    — Eli Amdur, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Charismatic slacker Raj and uptight striver Mir aren’t just foils for each other; their mutual love is unmistakable, which gives weight to the looming prospect that the stress of salvaging Baba’s empire could tear them apart.
    — Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.
    — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
  • On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Although Baytown does not have any historical affinity with aerospace, its location on the water offers far more straightforward access to Relativity's test facilities in Mississippi and its launch site in Florida.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For You Sigma's move for a more basic, straightforward interface extends to the autofocus system.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Gentry steered clear from the sparkly Miu Miu HotPants that were all the rage last year.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • By sharing rights, the Bond franchise has arrived at a very different type of storytelling, one that fragments the story and multiplies the James Bonds to be experienced across distinct media.
    — Colin Burnett, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Therefore, a total lunar eclipse has five distinct phases.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of distinct
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