Definition

In a way that cannot be answered or disputed; something that is impossible to respond to or counter.

Example

The evidence was presented unanswerably, leaving no room for doubt.

Conversation

Did you hear his argument? It was presented unanswerably!

Yeah, it really made me think twice about my stance.

I know, right? It's tough to counter something that's so well laid out.

Exactly! Sometimes, some points are just beyond refutation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unanswerably → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "answer" (from Old English "andswaru", meaning a response) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word means in a manner that cannot be responded to or answered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'response' ('answer') and the suffix that indicates a manner ('-ably'). This helps you remember that 'unanswerably' means something that cannot be responded to.

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