incontrovertible
Say it: in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-bul /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvəːtɪb(ə)l/ · adjective
What “incontrovertible” means
Impossible to deny or dispute.
More precisely: Not able to be denied or disputed.
Example: “The lab results gave incontrovertible proof the samples had been swapped.”
When to use it
For facts or proof that leave no reasonable room for dispute. A particularly formal word used in serious discussion.
Similar words
indisputable, irrefutable, undeniable
Quick check
Everyone watches a glass fall and shatter on the bare floor. The fact that it broke is…
debatable or incontrovertible?
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incontrovertible
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