Above/Beyond Suspicion

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌv/bɪˈjɒnd səˈspɪʃən/

Definitions of above/beyond suspicion

adverb Above/beyond suspicion is an adverb phrase that modifies the verb 'is', indicating the degree to which something is beyond doubt or suspicion.

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's behavior was above suspicion.

A2 She always acted in a way that was beyond suspicion.

B1 The evidence presented was above suspicion.

B2 The witness's testimony was beyond suspicion.

C1 The company's financial records were above suspicion.

C2 His reputation in the community was beyond suspicion.

Examples of above/beyond suspicion in a Sentence

formal The CEO's integrity is above suspicion, as he has always acted with the utmost honesty and transparency.

informal I trust her completely, she's above suspicion.

slang No one can touch him, he's beyond suspicion.

figurative Her reputation is so pristine, it's like she's floating above suspicion.

Grammatical Forms of above/beyond suspicion

• past tense: was above suspicion
• plural: above suspicions
• comparative: more above suspicion
• superlative: most above suspicion
• present tense: is above suspicion
• future tense: will be above suspicion
• perfect tense: has been above suspicion
• continuous tense: is being above suspicion
• singular: above suspicion
• positive degree: above suspicion
• infinitive: to be above suspicion
• gerund: being above suspicion
• participle: above suspicion

Origin and Evolution of above/beyond suspicion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'above suspicion' originated in Latin as 'supra suspicione' which means 'beyond suspicion'. It was later translated into English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase evolved to 'beyond suspicion' in English, indicating that someone or something is so trustworthy that they cannot be suspected of any wrongdoing.