incontrovertible
UK: ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl | US: ˌɪnkɑːntrəˈvɜːrtəbl
adj. impossible to deny or dispute; indisputable
incontrovertible = in<not> + controvert<dispute> + ible<capable of>
- in (prefix): From Latin in-, meaning "not."
- controvert (root): From Latin controvertere, combining contra (against) + vertere (to turn), meaning "to dispute."
- ible (suffix): From Latin -ibilis, indicating capability, meaning "capable of being."
Etymology Origin:
The word incontrovertible traces back to Latin roots, where controvertere ("to turn against") evolved into English controvert (to argue against). Adding the negative prefix in- and the suffix -ible created a term meaning "not capable of being disputed." The logical progression reflects a strong, unassailable assertion—something that cannot be "turned against" in debate.
The scientific evidence was incontrovertible, leaving no room for doubt.
Her alibi provided incontrovertible proof of her innocence.
The document’s authenticity is incontrovertible, verified by multiple experts.
His logic was so clear that his conclusion seemed incontrovertible.
Incontrovertible facts must form the basis of any serious discussion.