incontrovertible
/'inkɔntrə'və:təbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove: Describes a fact, piece of evidence, or argument that is so clearly true that it cannot be argued against or shown to be false.
- Indisputable; unquestionable: Refers to something that is beyond doubt or debate.
Usage
The word "incontrovertible" is a formal adjective used to describe evidence, facts, or truths that are absolute and undeniable. It is often used in academic, legal, and scientific contexts to emphasize the strength and certainty of a claim. It modifies nouns directly (e.g., incontrovertible evidence) or follows linking verbs (e.g., The facts are incontrovertible).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The video footage provided incontrovertible proof of the event.
- There is now incontrovertible scientific consensus on the causes of climate change.
- The logic of her argument was incontrovertible; no one could find a flaw in it.
- The historical record offers incontrovertible evidence of the treaty's existence.
Advanced Usage
- "incontrovertible truth": A statement or fact that is absolutely and undeniably correct.
- It is an incontrovertible truth that all humans need oxygen to survive.
- "render something incontrovertible": To make a fact or piece of evidence impossible to dispute.
- The discovery of the ancient manuscript rendered the theory incontrovertible.
Variants and Related Words
- Incontrovertibly (adverb): In a way that is impossible to deny or disprove.
- The data proves incontrovertibly that the treatment is effective.
- Incontrovertibility (noun): The quality of being impossible to deny or disprove.
- The incontrovertibility of the evidence led to a swift conviction.
Synonyms
- Irrefutable: Impossible to prove wrong.
- Indisputable: Unable to be challenged or denied.
- Unquestionable: Not able to be doubted.
- Conclusive: Serving to prove a case; decisive.
Antonyms
- Debatable: Open to discussion or argument.
- Questionable: Doubtful as to truth or validity.
- Refutable: Able to be proven false.
- Disputable: Subject to disagreement.
Adjective
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necessarily or demonstrably true
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demonstrable truths
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impossible to deny or disprove
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incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence
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proof positive
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an irrefutable argument
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