unquestionably
|un/ques/tion/a/bly|
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/ʌnˈkwɛstʃənəbli/
(unquestionable)
beyond doubt
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