irrefragable

[ ih-ref-ruh-guh-buhl ]

/ ɪˈrɛf rə gə bəl /

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adjective

not to be disputed or contested.

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Origin of irrefragable

First recorded in 1525–35; from Late Latin irrefragābilis, equivalent to Latin ir- ir-² + refragā(rī) “to resist, oppose” + -bilis -ble

OTHER WORDS FROM irrefragable

ir·ref·ra·ga·bil·i·ty, ir·ref·ra·ga·ble·ness, nounir·ref·ra·ga·bly, adverb

Words nearby irrefragable

irredentism, irredentist, irreducible, irreflexive, irreformable, irrefragable, irrefrangible, irrefutable, irreg., irregardless, irregular

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How to use irrefragable in a sentence

The charge is utterly groundless; and in the case of Bettine has been refuted by irrefragable proof.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIII|John Lord
His object is not to frame an irrefragable argument, but to produce an irresistible impression.
Expositor's Bible: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians|James Denney
Tradition is to be scouted when it is found inconvenient, but cited as irrefragable truth when it suits the case.
Is Shakespeare Dead?|Mark Twain
He is unusually accurate, punctual, lucid; an irrefragable authority on English points.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVIII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle

These are, however, an irrefragable proof that the Treasure belongs to the city and to the age of which Homer sings.
Troy and its Remains|Henry (Heinrich) Schliemann

British Dictionary definitions for irrefragable

irrefragable

/ (ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl) /

adjective

not able to be denied or refuted; indisputable

Derived forms of irrefragable

irrefragability or irrefragableness, nounirrefragably, adverb

Word Origin for irrefragable

C16: from Late Latin irrefrāgābilis, from Latin ir- + refrāgārī to resist, thwart

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