incontrovertible

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌɪŋˌkɑːntroʊˈvɝːtɪbəl/ UK /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

adj
impossible to deny or disprove

Incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence.
2

adj
Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.

Incontrovertible evidence.

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Synonyms

1 adj · impossible to deny or disprove positive

2 adj · not capable of being... inarguableincontestable indisputable undeniable unquestionable

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Phrases (1)

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incontrovertible proof
evidence so clear that it cannot reasonably be disputed

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From in- + controvertible.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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