Definition

In a way that cannot be refuted or disproven; undeniably.

Example

The evidence presented in court proved the defendant's guilt irrefragably.

Conversation

I think we can irrefragably say that pizza is the best food ever.

Absolutely! It's hard to argue against that.

Right? No matter what, it's always a good choice.

Exactly! It just makes everything better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irrefragably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "refragari" (meaning to refute or oppose), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner). The word means in a manner that cannot be refuted or opposed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be 'refuted' ('refragari') — the 'in-' means not, so 'irrefragably' describes something that cannot be opposed.

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