univocal

adjective

yü-ˈni-və-kəl How to pronounce univocal (audio)
Definition of univocalnext
as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning those who believe that the language of the Bible is univocal: it is never metaphorical but intended to be taken literally

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Recent Examples of univocal Similarly, the dozens of people whom Greaves interviews in the film aren’t delivering a single and univocal history of the Harlem Renaissance but a polyphonic transmission of it. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025 At a press event this week, the new Paramount leadership expressed their univocal support for theatrical movies. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025 Her inability to distill a message from her show is a testament not so much to Jane’s insufficient writerly chops as to the challenge of wringing out a univocal meaning from biracial America. — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2024 Today’s political mainstream consists of a rising univocal, powerful, and intolerant pro-war movement for which the invasion is existential. — Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2022 Yet, as with almost everything Shostakovich wrote, the score defeats a univocal interpretation, its classical four-movement structure interlaced with political, personal, and purely musical messages. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for univocal
  1. explicit
  2. definite
  3. express
  4. specific
  5. definitive
Adjective
  • Police say that Wyatt continued the conversations even after being informed that the person was 13, going as far as requesting explicit photos.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But ambiguity typically plays to the advantage of the stronger party; such hedging from Washington was as good as an explicit endorsement of the Israeli position.
    — KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of explicit
Adjective
  • There’s definite enthusiasm and activity — and backed up by financial support — something which for such an iconic brand has been a very long time coming.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of definite
Adjective
  • Most government seizures are made through mail and express-courier services, rather than through shipping containers, and many of the shipments originate in China and Hong Kong.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An express or implied agreement may alter the terms of the employment relationship.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of express
Adjective
  • Shaheen and Wicker in their letter sent late Tuesday are urging the administration to take several specific steps to impose the sanctions regime.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • How Doctors Diagnose and Treat It Health care providers use the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to classify trypanophobia as a specific phobia of the blood-injection-injury type.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of specific
Adjective
  • Hernández, 40, played professionally from 2005 to 2019, spending his entire illustrious 15-season Major League career as the definitive ace for the Mariners.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Vistra must still meet technical, legal, environmental and financial requirements before the agency signs definitive financing agreements or provides any funds.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitive

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“Univocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/univocal. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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