incontrovertibly
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/ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜrtəbli/
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/ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbli/
(incontrovertible)
undeniable truth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incontrovertibly' originates from the Latin word 'incontrovertibilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'controvertibilis' meant 'able to be disputed'.
Historical Evolution
'incontrovertibilis' transformed into the English word 'incontrovertible', and eventually became the adverb 'incontrovertibly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be disputed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not open to question or dispute; undeniably.
The evidence presented was incontrovertibly in favor of the defendant.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 09:36