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- [ih-ref-yuh-tuh-buh l, ir-i-fyoo-tuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛf yə tə bəl, ˌɪr ɪˈfyu tə bəl/
- /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbli /
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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 irrefutably word
- adjective irrefutably not capable of being refuted or disproved: irrefutable logic. 1
- noun irrefutably In an irrefutable manner; beyond the possibility of refutation. 1
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Origin of irrefutably
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 Irrefutably
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preposition
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irrefutably 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrefutably
adv irrefutably
- inevitably — unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary: an inevitable conclusion.
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
adverb irrefutably
- indisputably — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
- undeniably — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- without doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- evidently — Plainly or obviously; in a way that is clearly seen or understood.
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
Antonyms for irrefutably
adv irrefutably
- 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.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
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