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Definition of incontrovertibly

incontrovertibly

/ˌɪn.kɑːn.trəˈvɝː.t̬ə.bli/
in · con · tro · ver · ti · bly
Adjective:incontrovertible
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incontrovertibly Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be denied, disputed, or disproved; beyond any doubt.

Example

"The newly discovered archival documents incontrovertibly proved the historian's long-standing theory."

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• Rhymes for incontrovertibly

• Nearby Words

incontinence
incontinent
incontrovertible
incontrovertibly
inconvenience
inconvenient
inconveniently

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'incontrovertible' plus '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'incontrovertibilis', from 'in-' (not) and 'controvertere' (to dispute or turn against).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incontrovertibly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incontrovertibly
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