irrefutable

[ ih-ref-yuh-tuh-buhl, ir-i-fyoo-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not capable of being refuted or disproved:

   irrefutable logic.

   Synonyms: undeniable, incontrovertible, indisputable

irrefutable

/ ˌɪrɪˈfjuːtəbəl; ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. impossible to deny or disprove; incontrovertible

Derived Forms

• irˌrefutaˈbility, noun
• irˈrefutably, adverb

Other Words From

• ir·refu·ta·bili·ty ir·refu·ta·ble·ness noun
• ir·refu·ta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrefutable¹

1610–20; < Late Latin irrefūtābilis. See ir- ², refutable ( def )

Example Sentences

The chancellor listed what she said was irrefutable evidence that the plans were never going to be delivered.

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Groups representing bereaved families said they were horrified, adding it was “irrefutable evidence the NHS was overwhelmed”.

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“It was irrefutable. You just didn't realise it.”

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City strongly deny all charges and have said their case is supported by a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence".

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Criticising what it called a "prejudicial" decision following a "flawed and consistently leaked process", City referred to a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position", and appealed.

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Related Words

• indisputable
• ironclad
• unassailable
• undeniable