Langimage
English

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/12/10 20:47