Definite and Equivocal

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Definite adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

Usage example: a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening

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Equivocal is an antonym for definite in exact topic.

Equivocal adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

Usage example: his demand that I promptly pay what I owe him ended with the equivocal threat “or else”

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Definite is an antonym for equivocal in topics: ambiguous, doubtful.

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