Indisputable

mediumPositive tone

in-dis-PYOO-tuh-bul

adjective

Definition

Unable to be challenged or denied; unquestionable

Memory hook

IN-DISPUTE-able: cannot be DISPUTED - so certain that no one can even start an argument about it.

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Word roots

innot(Latin)
disputareto argue(Latin)

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Examples

It's an indisputable fact that climate change is happening.
Her talent is indisputable and recognized worldwide.

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indisputable

Synonyms

irrefutableincontestableundeniableunquestionable

Antonyms

disputabledebatablequestionablecontentious

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GRE Tip

Indisputable is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "irrefutable" or "incontestable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "disputable".

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