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irrefutable

 

[ ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

undeniable

Impossible to deny or disprove.

Synonyms

incontestable, indisputable, undeniable

Examples of usage

  • It is an irrefutable fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
  • The evidence presented in court was irrefutable.
Context #2 | Adjective

unquestionable

That cannot be questioned or doubted.

Synonyms

indubitable, unassailable, unquestionable

Examples of usage

  • The jury found the witness's testimony to be irrefutable.
  • Her logic was irrefutable and could not be argued against.

Translations

Translations of the word "irrefutable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrefutável

🇮🇳 अखंडनीय

🇩🇪 unwiderlegbar

🇮🇩 tak terbantahkan

🇺🇦 незаперечний

🇵🇱 niezbity

🇯🇵 反駁できない (hanbaku dekinai)

🇫🇷 irréfutable

🇪🇸 irrefutable

🇹🇷 çürütülemez

🇰🇷 반박할 수 없는 (banbakhal su eomneun)

🇸🇦 لا يدحض (la yudhad)

🇨🇿 nevyvratitelný

🇸🇰 nevyvrátiteľný

🇨🇳 不可辩驳的 (bùkě biànbó de)

🇸🇮 neizpodbitno

🇮🇸 óhrekjandi

🇰🇿 даусыз

🇬🇪 უაპელაციო

🇦🇿 təkzibolunmaz

🇲🇽 irrefutable

Etymology

The word 'irrefutable' originated from the Latin word 'irrefutabilis', which means 'unable to be refuted'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The prefix 'ir-' signifies 'not', while 'refutable' comes from the Latin 'refutare', meaning 'to refute'. Over time, 'irrefutable' has become commonly used in legal, scientific, and philosophical contexts to describe arguments, evidence, or facts that are impossible to disprove or question.

See also: irrefutably, refutation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,436, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.