Unequivocal vs. Categorical — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unequivocal and Categorical
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Definitions
Unequivocal
Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; clear and unambiguous
An unequivocal success.
Categorical
Being without exception or qualification; absolute
A categorical refusal.
Unequivocal
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
I want you to give me an unequivocal guarantee on that.
Categorical
Of or relating to a category or categories.
Unequivocal
Without equal, matchless.
The unequivocal scope of the Golden Gate Bridge
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Categorical
According to or using categories
A categorical arrangement of specimens.
Unequivocal
Not equivocal; not doubtful; not ambiguous; evident; sincere; plain; as, unequivocal evidence; unequivocal words.
Categorical
Absolute; having no exception.
Unequivocal
Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion;
Unequivocal evidence
Took an unequivocal position
An unequivocal success
An unequivocal promise
An unequivocal (or univocal) statement
Categorical
Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.
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Unequivocal
Clearly defined or formulated;
The plain and unequivocal language of the laws
Categorical
(logic) A categorical proposition.
Categorical
Of or pertaining to a category.
Categorical
Not hypothetical or relative; admitting no conditions or exceptions; declarative; absolute; positive; express; as, a categorical proposition, or answer.
The scriptures by a multitude of categorical and intelligible decisions . . . distinguish between the things seen and temporal and those that are unseen and eternal.
Categorical
Relating to or included in a category
Categorical
Not modified or restricted by reservations;
A categorical denial
A flat refusal
