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irrefragable

ir·ref·ra·ga·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-ref-ruh-guh-buh l]
    • /ɪˈrɛf rə gə bəl/
    • /ɪ.ˈre.frə.ɡəbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-ref-ruh-guh-buh l]
    • /ɪˈrɛf rə gə bəl/

Definitions of irrefragable word

  • adjective irrefragable not to be disputed or contested. 1
  • noun irrefragable Not able to be refuted or disproved; indisputable. 1
  • adjective irrefragable not able to be denied or refuted; indisputable 0
  • adjective irrefragable that cannot be refuted; indisputable 0
  • adjective irrefragable Which cannot be refuted; indisputable, clearly right, incontrovertible. 0
See all 5 definitions of irrefragable

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Origin of irrefragable

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Late Latin irrefragābilis, equivalent to Latin ir- ir-2 + refragā(rī) to resist, oppose + -bilis -ble

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Parts of speech for Irrefragable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Irrefragable

irrefragable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for irrefragable

adj irrefragable

  • unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
  • precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
  • undeniable — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
  • convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
  • indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.

adjective irrefragable

  • definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
  • clinching — Present participle of clinch.
  • lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
  • enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
  • everlasting — Lasting forever or for a very long time.
All 84 Synonyms of irrefragable

Antonyms for irrefragable

adj irrefragable

  • ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
  • questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
  • disputable — capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.

adjective irrefragable

All 15 Antonyms of irrefragable

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