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- [ih-ref-yuh-tuh-buh l, ir-i-fyoo-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛf yə tə bəl, ˌɪr ɪˈfyu tə bəl/
- /ˌɪr.ɪˈfjuː.tə.bl̩/
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- [ih-ref-yuh-tuh-buh l, ir-i-fyoo-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛf yə tə bəl, ˌɪr ɪˈfyu tə bəl/
Definitions of irrefutable word
- adjective irrefutable not capable of being refuted or disproved: irrefutable logic. 1
- noun irrefutable Impossible to deny or disprove. 1
- adjective irrefutable undeniable, indisputable 1
- noun Definition of irrefutable in Technology The opposite of refutable. 1
- adjective irrefutable Irrefutable evidence, statements, or arguments cannot be shown to be incorrect or unsatisfactory. 0
- adjective irrefutable impossible to deny or disprove; incontrovertible 0
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Origin of irrefutable
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Late Latin irrefūtābilis. See ir-2, refutable
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Parts of speech for Irrefutable
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irrefutable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrefutable
adj irrefutable
- undeniable — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- ironclad — covered or cased with iron plates, as a ship for naval warfare; armor-plated.
- unassailable — not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.
- indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
- accurate — careful and exact
adjective irrefutable
- overwhelming — that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
- 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.
- watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.
- beyond question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
Antonyms for irrefutable
adj irrefutable
- disputable — capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionable — 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.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
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