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indubitable

|in-du-bi-ta-ble|

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/ˌɪnˈdʌbɪtəbəl/

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/ˌɪnˈdʌbɪtəb(ə)l/

cannot be doubted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indubitable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indubitabilis', where the prefix 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dubitabilis' related to 'dubitare' meaning 'to doubt'.

Historical Evolution

'indubitable' changed from the Latin word 'indubitabilis' into Late Latin and Middle English forms and was borrowed into English as 'indubitable' with little alteration to form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not to be doubted' in Latin, and over time it has retained essentially the same meaning in modern English: 'unquestionable'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not able to be doubted; unquestionable.

The evidence presented was indubitable.

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Last updated: 2025/12/10 14:11