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Incontrovertibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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incontrovertibly

 

[ ɪnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

certainty, evidence

Incontrovertibly means in a manner that is not able to be denied or disputed. It implies a level of certainty and evidence that leaves no room for doubt.

Synonyms

indubitably, irrefutably, unquestionably

Examples of usage

  • The evidence presented in court was incontrovertibly in his favor.
  • She could incontrovertibly prove her claims with documented facts.
  • The results of the experiment showed incontrovertibly that the hypothesis was correct.

Etymology

The word 'incontrovertibly' originates from the Latin root 'incontrovertibilis', which means 'not able to be controverted or disputed'. The prefix 'in-' conveys negation, while 'controvert' comes from the Latin 'controvertere', meaning 'to turn against' or 'to dispute'. The modern English form developed in the early 19th century, reflecting the growing importance of certainty and evidence in various fields, including law and science. It has since become a staple in formal discourse, often used to underscore the irrefutability of evidence or claims.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,296, 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.