Word | indubitable |
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Date | January 29, 2009 |
Type | adjective |
Syllables | in-DOO-buh-tuh-bul |
Etymology | There's no reason to question the fairly straightforward etymology of "indubitable" -- a word that has remained true to its Latin roots. It arrived in Middle English in the 15th century from Latin "indubitabilis," itself a combination of "in-" ("not") and "dubitabilis" ("open to doubt or question"). "Dubitabilis" is from the verb "dubitare," meaning "to doubt," which also gave us our "doubt." The word "dubitable" also exists in English, and of course means "questionable or doubtable," but it is fairly rare. |
Examples | He was regarded as a film director of indubitable insight and talent, and his movies were among the most beloved in the history of cinema. |
Definition | : too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |
Tags: wordoftheday::adjective
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