indubitably
|in-du-bi-ta-bly|
C2
/ɪnˈdʌbɪtəbli/
without doubt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indubitably' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indubitabilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dubitare' meant 'to doubt'.
Historical Evolution
'indubitably' changed from the Latin adjective 'indubitabilis' into English via Late Latin/Medieval Latin and the derivative English adjective 'indubitable', with the adverb formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to make modern 'indubitably'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be doubted' (i.e., beyond doubt); over time it has come to be used as an adverb meaning 'without doubt; unquestionably'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
without doubt; unquestionably; certainly.
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
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