Equivocal and Explicit

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Equivocal

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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Explicit is an antonym for equivocal in ambiguous topic.
Nearby Words: equivocate, equivocation, equivocality, equivoque

Explicit

Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Usage example: explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency
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Equivocal is an antonym for explicit in specific topic.
Nearby Word: explicitly
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