irrefragable

[ ih-ref-ruh-guh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not to be disputed or contested.

irrefragable

/ ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be denied or refuted; indisputable

Derived Forms

• irˈrefragably, adverb
• irˌrefragaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• ir·refra·ga·bili·ty ir·refra·ga·ble·ness noun
• ir·refra·ga·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrefragable¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Late Latin irrefragābilis, equivalent to Latin ir- ir- ² + refragā(rī) “to resist, oppose” + -bilis -ble

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrefragable¹

C16: from Late Latin irrefrāgābilis, from Latin ir- + refrāgārī to resist, thwart

Example Sentences

“Scarcity would always be the irrefragable regulatory device that — along with religion and moral dogma — would keep the youth in line with certain expectations,” Slater notes.

From Salon

A further irrefragable evidence of the derivation of Catharism from Manich�ism is furnished by the sacred thread and garment which were worn by all the Perfect among the Cathari.

From Project Gutenberg

This principle, although true in a certain sense and within certain limits, is not to be proved irrefragable, as the basis of any theory should be.

From Project Gutenberg

Had not the means thus employed for the purpose been recorded and authenticated by the most irrefragable authorities, the sceptic might long pause before he would yield them credence.

From Project Gutenberg

And the King sets up no pretensions to any possessions, the right to which he cannot prove by irrefragable titles.”

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• compelling
• convincing
• decisive
• indisputable
• irrefutable
• irrevocable
• precise
• unambiguous
• undeniable
• unmistakable