indubitable
[in-doo-bi-tuh-buh l, -dyoo-]
adjective
that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable.
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Nearby words
- indre-et-loire,
- indri,
- indricothere,
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- indris,
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- induc.,
- induce,
- induced abortion,
- induced drag
Origin of indubitable
Synonym study
See doubtless.
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indubitable
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Word Origin for indubitable
C18: from Latin indubitābilis, from in- 1 + dubitāre to doubt
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indubitable
mid-15c., from Latin indubitabilis "that cannot be doubted," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + dubitabilis "doubtful," from dubitare "hesitate, doubt" (see doubt).
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