Incontrovertible

/ˌɪn.kənˈtrɒ.və.tə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not able to be denied or disputed; indisputable.

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

Beyond doubt; certain.

Her knowledge of the subject is incontrovertible, having published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Agreeable to common sense; self-evident.

The fact that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west is incontrovertible.

From Latin 'incontrovertibilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'controvert' meaning 'to contest or dispute'.

incontrovertible proof

Evidence that is clearly valid and cannot be disputed.

incontrovertible fact

A fact that is accepted as true and cannot be challenged.

controvert

To deny or oppose by argument.

controversy

A prolonged public dispute or debate concerning a matter of opinion.

dispute

A disagreement or argument.

Rock solid evidence.

His alibi was rock solid, it was incontrovertible.

Set in stone.

Once the verdict was read, it felt set in stone; the evidence was incontrovertible.