incontrovertibly

IPA/ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbli/
IPA/ˌɪnkɑːntrəˈvɜːrtəbli/

incontrovertibly — adverb

1. so certainly and clearly true that no one could reasonably argue against it

1.副詞C1
釋義

so certainly and clearly true that no one could reasonably argue against it

例句

The security footage proves incontrovertibly Bilal was not near the building when the fire started.

incontrovertibly between verb and that-clause

Lara's research demonstrates incontrovertibly that the ancient trade routes connected Asia and Africa.

adverb modifying 'demonstrates' — formal written context

同義詞
  • undeniably

    Similar strength but slightly more common in everyday writing; 'incontrovertibly' is more emphatic and formal

  • indisputably

    Very close in meaning; 'incontrovertibly' carries a stronger sense of airtight evidence

  • unquestionably

    Focuses more on personal certainty than on objective evidence

反義詞
  • arguably

    Suggests the opposite — that reasonable people could disagree

  • debatably

    Indicates the claim is open to question rather than settled

文法句型

incontrovertibly + [verb]

incontrovertibly + [adjective]

用法筆記

Typically appears in formal writing — legal documents, academic papers, and journalism — rather than everyday conversation. Commonly modifies verbs of proving or demonstrating (show, prove, demonstrate, establish, confirm).

常見錯誤

❌She incontrovertibly likes chocolate ice cream.
✅She clearly likes chocolate ice cream.
💡'incontrovertibly' is too formal for everyday preferences and implies factual certainty that can't apply to subjective tastes.
❌The result is incontrovertibly wrong.
✅The result is clearly wrong.
💡for simple evaluations, 'clearly' or 'obviously' is more natural; 'incontrovertibly' sounds exaggerated.