irrefragable — Impossible to refute or dispute; unquestionably true or valid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Impossible to refute or dispute; unquestionably true or valid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪrɪˈfrægəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's irrefragable belief that garlic cures everything cannot be shaken, even by actual doctors.
- The scientist provided irrefragable data proving that the earth revolves around the sun.
- His alibi was irrefragable — he was on live TV during the entire time the crime took place.
irrefragable
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪrɪˈfrægəbəl/]
Impossible to refute or dispute; unquestionably true or valid
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that silenced the entire courtroom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin ir- (not) + refragari (to oppose, resist), itself from re- (against) + a root related to frangere (to break). Literally 'not able to be broken against' — hence unbreakable in argument.
Breakdown
ir- (not) + re- (against) + frag- (break, from frangere) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's irrefragable belief that garlic cures everything cannot be shaken, even by actual doctors.”
“The scientist provided irrefragable data proving that the earth revolves around the sun.”
“His alibi was irrefragable — he was on live TV during the entire time the crime took place.”
“The cat's irrefragable logic: if it doesn't fit, I will still sit.”
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