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beyond question

be·yond ques·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bee-ond, bih-yond kwes-chuh n]
    • /biˈɒnd, bɪˈyɒnd ˈkwɛs tʃən/
    • /bɪˈjɒnd ˈkwestʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bee-ond, bih-yond kwes-chuh n]
    • /biˈɒnd, bɪˈyɒnd ˈkwɛs tʃən/

Definitions of beyond question words

  • noun beyond question a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 1
  • noun beyond question a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 1
  • noun beyond question a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed by of): It was simply a question of time. 1
  • noun beyond question a subject of dispute or controversy. 1
  • noun beyond question a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly. 1
  • noun beyond question the procedure of putting a proposal to vote. 1

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Origin of beyond question

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (noun) Middle English questio(u)n, questiun < Anglo-French questiun, Middle French question < Latin quaestiōn- (stem of quaestiō), equivalent to quaes-, stem of quaerere to ask + -tiōn- -tion; (v.) late Middle English < Middle French questioner, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Beyond question

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

beyond question popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for beyond question

adv beyond question

  • certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
  • actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
  • definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
  • surely — firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.
  • probably — in all likelihood; very likely: He will probably attend.

adj beyond question

  • unassailable — not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.
  • certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
  • indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
  • unquestionable — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
  • obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.

Antonyms for beyond question

adv beyond question

  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
  • indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
  • difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
  • questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.

adj beyond question

  • disputable — capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
  • unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
  • unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
  • vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.

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