incontestable

in·con·test·able

adj \ˌin-kən-ˈtes-tə-bəl\

Definition of INCONTESTABLE

: not contestable : indisputable <an incontestable fact> <incontestable talent>

— in·con·test·abil·i·ty \-ˌtes-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·con·test·ably \-ˈtes-tə-blē\ adverb

Examples of INCONTESTABLE

1. The evidence against him is incontestable.
2. <the incontestable statement that every contest has a winner and a loser>

Origin of INCONTESTABLE

French, from in- + contestable, from contester to contest

First Known Use: 1673

Related to INCONTESTABLE

Synonyms: accomplished, certain, inarguable, irrefutable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undeniable, unquestionable

Antonyms: answerable, arguable, contradictable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, moot, negotiable, problematic (also problematical), questionable, refutable

Related Words: unambiguous, unequivocal; absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, definite, hands-down; uncontested, uncontradicted, undisputed, unquestioned

Near Antonyms: controversial, debated, disputed; doubtful, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, uncertain; ambiguous, equivocal; academic (also academical), hypothetical, speculative, theoretical (also theoretic)

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Rhymes with INCONTESTABLE

indigestible