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- [in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buh l, in-kon-]
- /ˌɪn kɒn trəˈvɜr tə bəl, ɪnˌkɒn-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buh l, in-kon-]
- /ˌɪn kɒn trəˈvɜr tə bəl, ɪnˌkɒn-/
Definitions of incontrovertibly word
- adjective incontrovertibly not controvertible; not open to question or dispute; indisputable: absolute and incontrovertible truth. 1
- noun incontrovertibly In an incontrovertible manner; in a manner not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed. 1
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Origin of incontrovertibly
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; in-3 + controvertible
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Parts of speech for Incontrovertibly
noun
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preposition
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incontrovertibly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incontrovertibly
adv incontrovertibly
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
adverb incontrovertibly
- irrefutably — not capable of being refuted or disproved: irrefutable logic.
- unassailably — not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.
- contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
- unarguably — susceptible to debate, challenge, or doubt; questionable: Whether this is the best plan of action or not is arguable.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
Antonyms for incontrovertibly
adv incontrovertibly
- 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.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adverb incontrovertibly
- arguably — You can use arguably when you are stating your opinion or belief, as a way of giving more authority to it.
- equivocally — With ambiguity.
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