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单词 irrefutable
释义

irrefutable

adjective

ir·​re·​fut·​able ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-bəl How to pronounce irrefutable (audio) i-ˈre-fyə-tə- How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
ˌi(r)-
: impossible to refute : incontrovertible
irrefutable proof
irrefutability
ˌir-i-ˌfyü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
i-ˌre-fyə-tə-
ˌi(r)-
noun
irrefutably
ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-blē How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
i-ˈre-fyə-tə-
ˌi(r)-
adverb

Synonyms

  • accomplished
  • certain
  • inarguable
  • incontestable
  • incontrovertible
  • indisputable
  • indubitable
  • irrefragable
  • positive
  • sure
  • unanswerable
  • unarguable
  • unchallengeable
  • undeniable
  • unquestionable
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Example Sentences

There is irrefutable evidence that he committed these crimes. the irrefutable reply of “Because I like it!”
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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin irrefutabilis, from Latin in- + refutare to refute

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

irrefutable

adjective

ir·​re·​fut·​able ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-bəl How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
i-ˈre-fyə-
: impossible to prove wrong : indisputable
irrefutable proof

irrefutable

adjective

as in incontrovertible
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong the irrefutable reply of "Because I like it!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • incontrovertible
  • indisputable
  • undeniable
  • unarguable
  • unquestionable
  • inarguable
  • conclusive
  • incontestable
  • irrefragable
  • indubitable
  • unchallengeable
  • unanswerable
  • positive
  • definite
  • unequivocal
  • accomplished
  • unambiguous
  • certain
  • sure
  • absolute
  • undisputed
  • uncontradicted
  • clear
  • decisive
  • unquestioned
  • uncontested
  • hands-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • questionable
  • arguable
  • problematic
  • debatable
  • problematical
  • disputable
  • refutable
  • moot
  • controversial
  • negotiable
  • answerable
  • disputed
  • controvertible
  • inconclusive
  • uncertain
  • dubious
  • doubtful
  • ambiguous
  • theoretical
  • doubtable
  • contradictable
  • debated
  • iffy
  • equivocal
  • hypothetical
  • academic
  • indecisive
  • speculative
  • theoretic
  • academical
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