irrefutable

adjective

ir·​re·​fut·​able ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-bəl How to pronounce irrefutable (audio) i-ˈre-fyə-tə- How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
ˌi(r)-
: impossible to refute : incontrovertible
irrefutable proof
irrefutability
ˌir-i-ˌfyü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
i-ˌre-fyə-tə-
ˌi(r)-
noun
irrefutably
ˌir-i-ˈfyü-tə-blē How to pronounce irrefutable (audio)
i-ˈre-fyə-tə-
ˌi(r)-
adverb

Examples of irrefutable in a Sentence

There is irrefutable evidence that he committed these crimes. the irrefutable reply of “Because I like it!”
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Sunday’s celebration over a second straight Stanley Cup is the irrefutable proof Zito was right to boldly change what had just won a Presidents’ Trophy — to fix what didn’t seem broken but was — and hire Maurice to shepherd that transformation. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025 The former first lady’s irrefutable star power is also the exception: Since the late 2000s, Sherald has built her career by depicting everyday Black Americans, becoming a leader among a generation committed to representing those previously overlooked by our art institutions. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 Meanwhile, Nicky gets Detective Nancy Guidry (Kim Dickens) kicked off the case just as the officer gains irrefutable proof connecting her to the crime. Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 30 May 2025 Real-time anomaly detection and irrefutable evidence form the backbone of successful raids, arrests and prosecutions against ORC networks. Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for irrefutable

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin irrefutabilis, from Latin in- + refutare to refute

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irrefutable was in 1607

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“Irrefutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrefutable. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

irrefutable

adjective
: not capable of being proved wrong : indisputable
irrefutable proof
irrefutably adverb

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