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- [ih-ref-ruh-guh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛf rə gə bəl/
- /ɪ.ˈre.frə.ɡəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-ref-ruh-guh-buh l]
- /ɪˈrɛf rə gə bəl/
Definitions of irrefragable word
- adjective irrefragable not to be disputed or contested. 1
- noun irrefragable Not able to be refuted or disproved; indisputable. 1
- adjective irrefragable not able to be denied or refuted; indisputable 0
- adjective irrefragable that cannot be refuted; indisputable 0
- adjective irrefragable Which cannot be refuted; indisputable, clearly right, incontrovertible. 0
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Origin of irrefragable
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Late Latin irrefragābilis, equivalent to Latin ir- ir-2 + refragā(rī) to resist, oppose + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Irrefragable
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irrefragable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
irrefragable usage trend in Literature
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adj irrefragable
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- undeniable — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
adjective irrefragable
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- clinching — Present participle of clinch.
- lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
- everlasting — Lasting forever or for a very long time.
Antonyms for irrefragable
adj irrefragable
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- disputable — capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adjective irrefragable
- ephemeral — An ephemeral plant.
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