irrefutably
2
7.4
- adverb
- /ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəblɪ/
:
irrefutable
- This symbolic possibility cannot be asserted irrefutably because it is too tenuous.
We have to be irrefutably know that they are true.
- We have to be irrefutably know that they are true.
Examples
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There are sound arguments to irrefutably show the potential educational values of the arts.
Academic text (1995) -
The demonstration would prove irrefutably that Astaire (to appropriate Robin Wood's phrase about Hitchcock) should be taken seriously.
Academic text (2000) -
In short, the actions of nations and individuals often seem irrefutably to be a result of the highest concerns of morality and principle.
Academic text (1996) -
The Cold War was a special circumstance irrefutably different from any other struggle on Earth.
Academic text (2000) -
The postwar history of the North Korean state irrefutably proves that it has been a rational actor in the international system.
Academic text (2003) -
To establish one form of government and one path to power as irrefutably supreme would be to rely on certainty—a Medieval mindset.
Blog text (12) -
The evidence presented in court irrefutably established his innocence.
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Her extensive research irrefutably demonstrates the link between climate change and extreme weather.
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The scientist's findings irrefutably confirm the theory of evolution.
Synonyms
37
6.9
In a clear way that leaves no doubt
29
4.4
In a clear way that leaves no doubt
27
3.9
In a way that proves something and leaves no doubt
26
3.7
Without any doubt
19
5.5
Can be clearly shown to be true by facts or proof
13
4.1
In a very clear way that people cannot mistake
7
5.4
In a way that is clearly true and cannot be doubted
7
2.3
Says that something is certainly true
7
3.0
Completely sure with no chance of being wrong
4
2.8
Completely certain with no possible reason to think it is wrong
3
8.6
Clearly and without doubt
3
6.8
In a way you can show is true using facts or tests
3
6.8
Clearly true and cannot be denied
2
5.2
Can be shown to be true with proof
1
9.1
In a way that no one can doubt
1
6.1
It is clearly true and cannot be doubted
1
9.0
Clearly true and cannot be doubted
1
9.1
In a way that cannot be blamed or criticized
1
7.7
In a way nobody can doubt
1
5.8
Clearly and without any doubt
Clearly and without any doubt
How Indisputable
Surface Forms
Morphology
irrefutably = irrefutable (transparent) = ir + refute + able + ly
Adverb formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'irrefutable', an adjective transparently built from 'ir-' + 'refute' + '-able'.
Etymology
Irrefutably breaks into ir- 'not' and refute 'to prove wrong', so it literally means 'not able to be proved wrong' and is used for facts or evidence that leave no doubt.