Univocal

26 Jan 09

Definition

(adjective) [1] Having only one possible meaning; unambiguous [2] containing only one vowel

DFW's Sentence Part of the answer to why conservative talk radio works so well might be that extreme conservatism provides a neat, clear, univocal template with which to organize one's opinions and responses to the world. The current term of approbation for this kind of template is "moral clarity."

My Sentence If you find yourself trapped at a dinner party overflowing with the pompous and pampered there is but a univocal response to the question so what do you do and that would be I kill people for money, but occasionally for pleasure.

01: DFW Source: The Host

02: Definition Source: Wiktionary

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