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Incontrovertible

Not able to be doubted or disputed; unquestionably true; indisputable.

adjective
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Imagine This

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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Connect With

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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Study Deeper

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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