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irrecusable

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkjuːzəbl/

KK: /ɪrɪˈkjuːzəbl/

adjective
Definition

Something that cannot be refused or rejected; it is accepted without question.


Example

The evidence presented in court was irrecusable, leading to a swift verdict.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new policy at work?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it’s basically irrecusable for anyone to take time off during peak hours.
Sloth A
I think that’s kind of unfair, don’t you?
Sloth B
Definitely! It feels like they are making decisions that we can’t even question.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indisputable
unquestionable
incontrovertible
Antonyms
disputable
questionable
refutable
Root Explanation

Irrecusable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "recusare" (meaning to refuse). The word "irrecusable" means not able to be refused or denied.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be refused — 'in-' means not, and 'recusare' means to refuse.

Visually Confused Words
inexcusable
rescuable
refusable
excusable
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