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deniable

 

[ dɪˈnaɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of denial

The term 'deniable' refers to something that can be denied or is capable of being disavowed. It suggests that there is an element of disbelief or that acceptance is not mandatory. This word is often used in legal, political, or personal contexts to describe statements or actions that can be refuted or disputed.

Synonyms

contestable, disputable, refutable

Examples of usage

  • His involvement in the scandal is deniable.
  • The information provided was deniable in public.
  • She made a deniable remark about her colleague.
  • The evidence was deemed deniable by the defense team.

Translations

Translations of the word "deniable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negável

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृत करने योग्य

🇩🇪 abstreitbar

🇮🇩 dapat disangkal

🇺🇦 заперечуваний

🇵🇱 możliwy do zaprzeczenia

🇯🇵 否定可能な

🇫🇷 déniable

🇪🇸 negable

🇹🇷 inkar edilebilir

🇰🇷 부인할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل الإنكار

🇨🇿 popíratelný

🇸🇰 popierateľný

🇨🇳 可否认的

🇸🇮 zavrnljiv

🇮🇸 neitandi

🇰🇿 жоққа шығаруға болатын

🇬🇪 გაცემულობა

🇦🇿 inanılmaz

🇲🇽 negable

Word origin

The word 'deniable' originates from the verb 'deny', which comes from the Latin 'denegare', meaning 'to refuse, to deny'. The prefix 'de-' means reversal, while 'negare' means to deny or refuse. In English, 'deny' has been used since the 14th century. The formation of 'deniable' as an adjective is relatively modern, reflecting the ability to claim that something is not true or is incapable of being admitted. As society evolved with increased scrutiny in politics and law, the need for a term that captures the ability to deny certain assertions became essential. Today, 'deniable' is commonly associated with discussions around accountability and truthfulness, particularly in contexts where actions or statements are ambiguous or can be misconstrued.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,328, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.