Incontestably: meaning, definitions and examples

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incontestably

 

[ɪnˈkɒntɛstəbli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

in argument

In a way that is impossible to dispute or question.

Synonyms

indisputably, undeniably, unquestionably.

Examples of usage

  • He was incontestably the best candidate for the job.
  • The evidence presented was incontestably clear.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word is formed from 'in-' meaning 'not,' and 'contest,' which comes from Latin 'contestari,' meaning 'to call to witness.'
  • It dates back to the late 19th century, gaining popularity in legal and philosophical texts.

Law

  • In law, something stated incontestably means it cannot be challenged in court.
  • Incontestable facts are crucial in legal disputes as they streamline the process by eliminating debate.

Philosophy

  • In philosophical discussions, truths that are incontestable often form the foundational premises of arguments.
  • Philosophers like Descartes explored incontestable beliefs, asserting that certain truths are self-evident.

Psychology

  • Psychologically, humans may struggle with accepting incontestable truths if they contradict personal beliefs.
  • Cognitive dissonance can arise when faced with incontestable evidence against one's views.

Education

  • In educational assessments, criteria that are considered incontrovertible help establish clear benchmarks for student evaluation.
  • Teaching methods often emphasize the importance of supporting claims with incontestable evidence to strengthen arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "incontestably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incontestavelmente

🇮🇳 निर्विवाद रूप से

🇩🇪 unbestreitbar

🇮🇩 tak terbantahkan

🇺🇦 незаперечно

🇵🇱 niewątpliwie

🇯🇵 疑いなく

🇫🇷 incontestablement

🇪🇸 indiscutiblemente

🇹🇷 tartışmasız

🇰🇷 명백히

🇸🇦 بلا جدال

🇨🇿 nesporně

🇸🇰 nesporne

🇨🇳 无可争议地

🇸🇮 nesporno

🇮🇸 óumdeilanlega

🇰🇿 даусыз

🇬🇪 საეჭვოდ

🇦🇿 şübhəsiz

🇲🇽 indiscutiblemente