undisputable
|un-dis-put-a-ble|
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/ˌʌndɪˈspjuːtəbl/
beyond doubt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undisputable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'disputable' from Latin 'disputare', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'putare' meant 'to think'.
Historical Evolution
'disputare' transformed into the Old French word 'disputer', and eventually became the modern English word 'dispute', with 'undisputable' forming as a negation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'disputare' meant 'to discuss or argue', but 'undisputable' evolved to mean 'not open to question or doubt'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not open to question or doubt; indisputable.
The evidence presented in court was undisputable.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 05:55