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indisputably

|in/dis/put/a/bly|

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/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbli/

(indisputable)

undeniable truth

Base FormAdverb
indisputableindisputably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'indisputably' originates from the Latin word 'indisputabilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'disputabilis' meant 'able to be disputed'.

Historical Evolution

'indisputabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'indisputable', and eventually became the modern English word 'indisputable'.

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 impossible to question or doubt.

The evidence was indisputably clear.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42