irrefutable

See also: irréfutable

English
WOTD – 26 July 2010

Etymology

From Late Latin irrefūtābilis, from in- (“not”) + refūtābilis (“refutable”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbl/
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Adjective

irrefutable (comparative more irrefutable, superlative most irrefutable)

  1. undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted
    Antonym: refutable

Translations

Spanish

Etymology

From Late Latin irrefūtābilis, from in- (“not”) + refūtābilis (“refutable”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /irefuˈtable/, [irefuˈt̪aβle]

Adjective

irrefutable (plural irrefutables)

  1. irrefutable
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