No. 4,272 in German
eindeutig
Unambiguous; clear; definite.
In a sentence
Die Antwort auf die Frage war eindeutig.
The answer to the question was clear.
In this sentence, 'eindeutig' is used to indicate that the answer is unmistakable or unambiguous. It describes the clarity or certainty of the information provided.
Seine Meinung zu diesem Thema ist eindeutig negativ.
His opinion on this topic is clearly negative.
Here, 'eindeutig' is used to emphasize the explicitness or definitiveness of someone's opinion. It clarifies the nature or direction of the opinion without leaving room for doubt.
Er hat eindeutig die Regeln verletzt.
He has clearly broken the rules.
In this usage, 'eindeutig' functions to assert that an action was undeniably performed or a rule was contravened. It strengthens the certainty or obviousness of the claim.
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