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irrefutable

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

impossible to deny or disprove

Word origin: From Latin refutare, to drive back or rebut.

In a sentence

Irrefutable in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing irrefutable in a sentence.

The prosecutor presented irrefutable evidence linking him to the crime.

The prosecution built its case on irrefutable financial records that the defense could not explain away.

Synonyms
undeniableindisputableincontrovertibleconclusive
Antonyms
refutablequestionable
Usage & nuance

Using “irrefutable” well

Irrefutable describes a claim or proof impossible to disprove. It is a near-synonym of incontrovertible and contrasts with questionable.

Common questions

Questions about “irrefutable

Irrefutable (adjective) means impossible to deny or disprove
Here is irrefutable used in an example sentence: "The prosecutor presented irrefutable evidence linking him to the crime." Another example: "The prosecution built its case on irrefutable financial records that the defense could not explain away."
Common synonyms for irrefutable include undeniable, indisputable, incontrovertible, conclusive.
Antonyms of irrefutable include refutable, questionable.
Irrefutable clusters with undeniable, indisputable, incontrovertible, and conclusive. Its antonyms refutable and questionable mark the contrast.
Yes. Irrefutable is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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