Indubitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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indubitable

[ɪnˈduːbɪtəb(ə)l ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

incontestable

Impossible to doubt or dispute; unquestionable.

Synonyms

incontrovertible, irrefutable, undeniable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
indubitable	Use when you want to emphasize something is completely certain and beyond any doubt. Her honesty is indubitable. The evidence presented was indubitable and led to a quick verdict.
undeniable	Commonly used in everyday language to describe something that is clearly true and cannot be denied. His talent is undeniable. It is undeniable that climate change is affecting our planet.
irrefutable	Used when presenting arguments or evidence that cannot be disproven, often in legal or academic contexts. She provided irrefutable evidence of her innocence. The findings were irrefutable, leaving no room for further debate.
incontrovertible	Appropriate for formal settings or academic writing when emphasizing that something cannot be disputed or argued against. There is incontrovertible proof that he was at the scene of the crime. The scientific findings were incontrovertible and changed the course of research.

Examples of usage

The evidence of his guilt was indubitable.
Her indubitable talent as a musician was recognized by all.
The indubitable fact that the earth revolves around the sun.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'indubitabilis,' meaning 'undoubted.'
Its roots combine 'in-' (not) and 'dubitare' (to doubt), which directly reflect its meaning.
The term has been in use in the English language since the 16th century.

Philosophy

Philosophers often discuss indubitable truths when debating knowledge and certainty.
René Descartes famously sought indubitable foundations for knowledge, leading to his conclusion 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am).
The concept challenges individuals to examine their beliefs critically and question what they take for granted.

Literature

This word appears in various literary texts to emphasize certainty and truth, often in a persuasive context.
Writers utilize it to convey confidence in their ideas or arguments, adding a formal tone to their prose.
Indubitable has been featured in the works of authors such as William Shakespeare and James Joyce.

Science

In the scientific method, hypotheses must be subjected to rigorous testing, with findings that should ideally be indubitable.
Many scientific laws, such as gravity, are considered indubitable due to repeated confirmation through experiments.
The quest for indubitable proof drives innovation and discovery in scientific research.

Cultural Usage

This term is often used in speeches and debates to assert a claim emphatically.
In pop culture, characters in movies may use the word to add drama or authority to their statements.
Its use in rhetoric can influence how audiences perceive confidence and approachability.

Translations

Translations of the word "indubitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indubitável

🇮🇳 अविचलित

🇩🇪 unzweifelhaft

🇮🇩 tidak diragukan lagi

🇺🇦 незаперечний

🇵🇱 niepodważalny

🇯🇵 疑いの余地がない

🇫🇷 indubitable

🇪🇸 indudable

🇹🇷 şüphe götürmez

🇰🇷 의심할 여지가 없는

🇸🇦 لا شك فيه

🇨🇿 nepochybný

🇸🇰 nepochybný

🇨🇳 毋庸置疑的

🇸🇮 nesporen

🇮🇸 óvéfengjanlegt

🇰🇿 даусыз

🇬🇪 უდავო

🇦🇿 şübhəsiz

🇲🇽 indudable

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,479, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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24477 pacified
24478 wince
24479 indubitable
24480 undetectable
24481 sweetie
24482 amulet
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