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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSo well proven that no one can argue against it.
Common pairings
irrefutable evidence
irrefutable proof
irrefutable logic
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- Comparative
- more irrefutable
- Superlative
- most irrefutable
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Etymology
From Late Latin irrefūtābilis, from ir- ("not") plus refūtābilis ("able to be refuted").
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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").
