adj
incontrovertible
ihng-kon-truh-VUR-tuhbl
Incontrovertible (adj) means So certain or well-proven that it cannot reasonably be denied or argued against. Example: “The DNA evidence provided incontrovertible proof of his guilt.”
adj
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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 notesIn plain EnglishImpossible to argue against — proven beyond doubt.
Common pairings
incontrovertible evidence
incontrovertible proof
incontrovertible fact
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more incontrovertible
- Superlative
- most incontrovertible
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Etymology
From in- ("not") plus controvertible, ultimately from Latin controversia ("dispute").
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What does “incontrovertible” mean?
The word “incontrovertible” means so certain or well-proven that it cannot reasonably be denied or argued against. In plain terms, impossible to argue against — proven beyond doubt.
How do you pronounce “incontrovertible”?
“Incontrovertible” is pronounced ihng-kon-truh-VUR-tuhbl (/ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “incontrovertible” in a sentence?
Here is “incontrovertible” used in a sentence: “The DNA evidence provided incontrovertible proof of his guilt.”
What part of speech is “incontrovertible”?
“Incontrovertible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incontrovertible” come from?
The word “incontrovertible” comes from Latin. From in- ("not") plus controvertible, ultimately from Latin controversia ("dispute").
