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Irrefutably: meaning, definitions and examples

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irrefutably

 

[ ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a confident and undeniable manner

In a way that cannot be proved wrong or denied; unquestionably.

Synonyms

incontestably, undeniably, unquestionably

Examples of usage

  • He was irrefutably the best candidate for the job.
  • The evidence presented was irrefutably clear.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that cannot be disputed

In a manner that cannot be argued against or contradicted.

Synonyms

indisputably, inevitably, unavoidably

Examples of usage

  • The theory was irrefutably supported by scientific evidence.
  • She spoke irrefutably on the subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "irrefutably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrefutavelmente

🇮🇳 अखंडनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unwiderlegbar

🇮🇩 tak terbantahkan

🇺🇦 незаперечно

🇵🇱 niepodważalnie

🇯🇵 論破できないほど

🇫🇷 irréfutablement

🇪🇸 irrefutablemente

🇹🇷 inkar edilemez şekilde

🇰🇷 반박할 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يقبل الجدل

🇨🇿 nevyvratitelně

🇸🇰 nevyvrátiteľne

🇨🇳 无可辩驳地

🇸🇮 neizpodbitno

🇮🇸 óhrekjanlega

🇰🇿 дау тудырмайтын түрде

🇬🇪 უაპელაციოდ

🇦🇿 inkarolunmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 irrefutablemente

Etymology

The word 'irrefutably' is derived from the adjective 'irrefutable', which comes from the Latin word 'irrefutabilis', meaning 'that cannot be refuted'. The prefix 'ir-' means 'not', and 'refutable' comes from the Latin 'refutare', meaning 'to check or refute'. The adverb form 'irrefutably' has been used in English since the 17th century, evolving to convey a sense of undeniable certainty and indisputability.

See also: irrefutable, refutation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,734, 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.