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irréfutable — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cogent adjective Clear, logical and convincing enough that a reasonable person would be persuaded.
  • hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  • incontrovertible adj So certain or well-proven that it cannot reasonably be denied or argued against.
  • indisputable adjective So clearly true that it cannot reasonably be questioned.
  • irrefutable adj Impossible to deny or disprove; certain beyond argument.
  • peremptory adj Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.

Senses

irréfutable is used for these senses in English:

  • cogent Forcefully persuasive; relevant, pertinent.
  • hard Unquestionable; unequivocal.
  • incontrovertible Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.
  • indisputable Not disputable; not open to question; obviously true
  • irrefutable undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted
  • peremptory (legal) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal

hard — full definition

  1. adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  2. adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
  3. adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
  4. adv With a lot of force or effort.

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