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incontestable

|in-con-test-a-ble|

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/ˌɪnkənˈtɛstəbl/

undeniable truth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'incontestable' originates from French, specifically the word 'incontestable', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'contestable' meant 'able to be disputed'.

Historical Evolution

'incontestable' changed from the French word 'incontestable' and eventually became the modern English word 'incontestable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be disputed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not able to be disputed or denied; indisputable.

The evidence presented in court was incontestable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35