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Incontrovertible
Not able to be doubted or disputed; unquestionably true; indisputable.
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Imagine a courtroom verdict stamped with the word incontrovertible after a scientist presents flawless data; everyone nods in agreement and no one questions the conclusion.
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Sounds Like
in-kon-truh-VER-tuh-buhl
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Looks Like
in + controvertible (literally looks like 'not able to be controverted')
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Remember This
Incontrovertible describes evidence or facts so strong that they leave little or no room for dispute; it is stronger than merely undeniable or indisputable.
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Other Forms
incontrovertibilitynoun
incontrovertiblyadverb
incontrovertiblenessnoun
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indisputable, irrefutable, undeniable, conclusive, conclusive evidence
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Note
Use this term for extremely strong evidence or conclusions. It is typically formal and may sound overly strong in everyday speech. Do not confuse with 'controvertible' (capable of being disputed).
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Examples
- The defendant produced incontrovertible fingerprints that matched the crime scene.
- The scientist presented incontrovertible data showing a direct correlation between the two variables.
Synonyms
indisputableirrefutableundeniableunquestionableconclusive
Antonyms
questionabledebatablearguable
Etymology
From Latin in- 'not' + controversus 'disputed' (from controversia 'dispute'); formed in English as in- + controvertible, meaning not able to be argued against.
Mnemonic
Inference: IN (not) + CONTROVERT (argue against) + IBLE. So incontrovertible literally means not able to be argued against.
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