adj

incontrovertible

ihng-kon-truh-VUR-tuhbl

adj

So certain or well-proven that it cannot reasonably be denied or argued against.

"The DNA evidence provided incontrovertible proof of his guilt."

"It is incontrovertible that smoking damages the lungs."

How to Use Incontrovertible

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishImpossible to argue against — proven beyond doubt.

Common pairings

incontrovertible evidence incontrovertible proof incontrovertible fact

more incontrovertible comparative, most incontrovertible superlative

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The DNA evidence provided _____ proof of his guilt.

From in- ("not") plus controvertible, ultimately from Latin controversia ("dispute").

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