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undisputedly

|un-dis-put-ed-ly|

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/ˌʌndɪˈspjuːtɪdli/

(undisputed)

unquestioned truth

Base Form
undisputed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'undisputedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'disputed', which comes from Latin 'disputare', meaning 'to discuss or argue'.

Historical Evolution

'disputare' transformed into the Old French word 'disputer', and eventually became the modern English word 'dispute', leading to 'undisputedly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not argued or challenged', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not disputed or challenged; without question.

He is undisputedly the best player on the team.

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Last updated: 2025/02/14 00:36