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unquestionably

|un/ques/tion/a/bly|

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/ʌnˈkwɛstʃənəbli/

(unquestionable)

beyond doubt

Base FormAdverb
unquestionableunquestionably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unquestionably' originates from the word 'unquestionable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'questionable', which comes from the Latin 'quaestionabilis', meaning 'able to be asked'.

Historical Evolution

'unquestionable' evolved from the Latin 'quaestionabilis' through Old French 'questionable', and eventually became the modern English word 'unquestionable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be questioned', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is beyond doubt or dispute.

The evidence was unquestionably in his favor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42