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irrefrangible

ir·re·fran·gi·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ir-i-fran-juh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪr ɪˈfræn dʒə bəl/
    • /ˌɪ.rɪ.ˈfræn.dʒɪbl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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

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