Irrefutable

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Definitions of irrefutable

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Irrefutable' means impossible to deny or disprove.

Example Sentences

A1 The fact that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius is irrefutable.

A2 The evidence presented in court was irrefutable, leading to a quick verdict.

B1 Scientists have provided irrefutable proof of the existence of black holes.

B2 The forensic analysis provided irrefutable evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.

C1 The expert's testimony was so thorough and detailed that it was deemed irrefutable by the jury.

C2 After years of research and experimentation, the theory was finally proven to be irrefutable by the scientific community.

Examples of irrefutable in a Sentence

formal The scientific evidence presented was irrefutable, leaving no room for doubt.

informal There's irrefutable proof that he was at the party last night.

slang You can't argue with the irrefutable facts, dude.

figurative Her smile was like an irrefutable ray of sunshine on a rainy day.

Grammatical Forms of irrefutable

past tense

irrefuted

plural

irrefutables

comparative

more irrefutable

superlative

most irrefutable

present tense

irrefutable

future tense

will be irrefutable

perfect tense

have been irrefutable

continuous tense

is being irrefutable

singular

irrefutable

positive degree

irrefutable

infinitive

to irrefute

gerund

irrefuting

participle

irrefuted

Origin and Evolution of irrefutable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'irrefutable' originated from the Latin word 'irrefutabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'refutare' meaning 'to refute'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irrefutable' has maintained its original meaning of something that cannot be refuted or disproved. The word has been consistently used in academic and legal contexts to emphasize the strength of an argument or evidence.