Transcription
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- [ir-i-fran-juh-buh l]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈfræn dʒə bəl/
- /ˌɪ.rɪ.ˈfræn.dʒɪbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-fran-juh-buh l]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈfræn dʒə bəl/
Definitions of irrefrangible word
- adjective irrefrangible not to be broken or violated; inviolable: an irrefrangible rule of etiquette. 1
- adjective irrefrangible incapable of being refracted. 1
- noun irrefrangible Not to broken or transgressed; inviolable. 1
- adjective irrefrangible not to be broken or transgressed; inviolable 0
- adjective irrefrangible incapable of being refracted 0
- adjective irrefrangible that cannot be broken or violated 0
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Origin of irrefrangible
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; ir-2 + refrangible
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Parts of speech for Irrefrangible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irrefrangible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
irrefrangible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrefrangible
adj irrefrangible
- 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 irrefrangible
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- final — pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.
- clinching — Present participle of clinch.
- lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
Antonyms for irrefrangible
adj irrefrangible
- 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 irrefrangible
- ephemeral — An ephemeral plant.
- refrangible — capable of being refracted, as rays of light.
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