INDUBITABLY

indubitably, beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt

(adverb) in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted; “it was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers”; “his guilt was established beyond a shadow of a doubt”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

indubitably (comparative more indubitably, superlative most indubitably)

In a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt; undoubtedly.

Usage notes

Currently particularly used as a humorous interjection, particularly in American English, and seen as somewhat affected, if not outright haughty or campy. Compare this use by comedy cartoon Goofy Gophers (US, 1947–65).

Synonyms

• undoubtably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, doubtlessly, assuredly, certainly, sure thing, without a doubt

Source: Wiktionary


In*du"bi*ta*bly, adv.

Definition: Undoubtedly; unquestionably; in a manner to remove all doubt. Oracles indubitably clear and infallibly certain. Barrow.

INDUBITABLE

In*du"bi*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. indubitabilis: cf. F. indubitable. See In- not, and Dubitable.]

Definition: Not dubitable or doubtful; too evident to admit of doubt; unquestionable; evident; apparently certain; as, an indubitable conclusion.

– n.

Definition: That which is indubitable.

Syn.

– Unquestionable; evident; incontrovertible; incontestable; undeniable; irrefragable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 January 2025

DISPERSION

(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”


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