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Unequivocal vs Obligatory - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between unequivocal and obligatory

is that unequivocal is unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable while obligatory is imposing obligation, morally or legally; binding.

unequivocal

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Alternative forms

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
  • I want you to give me an unequivocal guarantee on that.
  • Without equal, matchless.
  • the unequivocal scope of the Golden Gate Bridge

    Usage notes

    Nouns often used with "unequivocal" include "evidence" and "statement".

    Synonyms

    * definite * unambiguous * univocal

    Derived terms

    * unequivocally

    obligatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Imposing obligation, morally or legally; binding.
  • an obligatory promise
  • * Richard Baxter
  • if he speak the words of an oath in a strange language, thinking they signify something else, or if he spake in his sleep, or deliration, or distraction, it is no oath, and so not obligatory .
  • Requiring a matter or obligation.
  • Antonyms

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