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irrefutably-constructed

|ir-re-fu-ta-bly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˌɪrɪˈfjuːtəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

undeniably built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irrefutably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'irrefutable' and 'constructed'. 'Irrefutable' comes from Latin 'irrefutabilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'refutare' meant 'to repel or refute'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to pile up'.

Historical Evolution

'Irrefutably-constructed' changed from the combination of 'irrefutable' and 'constructed' in modern English, maintaining the meanings of both words.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irrefutable' meant 'not able to be refuted', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they evolved to mean 'built in a manner that cannot be disproven'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a manner that cannot be disproven or denied.

The argument was irrefutably-constructed, leaving no room for doubt.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 16:58