adj

irrefutable

ih-rih-FYOO-tuh-buhl

Irrefutable (adj) means Impossible to deny or disprove; certain beyond argument. Example: “The DNA evidence was irrefutable proof of his identity.”

adj

Impossible to deny or disprove; certain beyond argument.

"The DNA evidence was irrefutable proof of his identity."

"She presented an irrefutable case backed by years of data."

How to use irrefutable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo well proven that no one can argue against it.

Common pairings

irrefutable evidence irrefutable proof irrefutable logic

Word forms

more irrefutable comparative, most irrefutable superlative

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Etymology

From Late Latin irrefūtābilis, from ir- ("not") plus refūtābilis ("able to be refuted").

Origin: Late Latin

Antonyms

arguable challengeable deniable contradictable disputable refutable

Related words

arguable challengeable contradictable deniable disputable refutable tenable argumentative

Rhymes for irrefutable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “irrefutable” mean?

The word “irrefutable” means impossible to deny or disprove; certain beyond argument. In plain terms, so well proven that no one can argue against it.

How do you pronounce “irrefutable”?

“Irrefutable” is pronounced ih-rih-FYOO-tuh-buhl (/ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “irrefutable” in a sentence?

Here is “irrefutable” used in a sentence: “The DNA evidence was irrefutable proof of his identity.”

What is the opposite of “irrefutable”?

The opposite of “irrefutable” — its antonyms — are arguable, challengeable, deniable, contradictable and disputable.

What part of speech is “irrefutable”?

“Irrefutable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “irrefutable” come from?

The word “irrefutable” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin irrefūtābilis, from ir- ("not") plus refūtābilis ("able to be refuted").

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