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Definite vs Incontrovertible - What's the difference?

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Definite is a related term of incontrovertible.


As adjectives the difference between definite and incontrovertible

is that definite is having distinct limits while incontrovertible is not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.

As a noun definite

is (obsolete) anything that is defined or determined.

definite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having distinct limits.
    • definite''' dimensions; a '''definite''' measure; a '''definite period or interval
  • * Whewell
    • Elements combine in definite proportions.
  • Free from any doubt.
    • definite knowledge
  • Determined; resolved.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • (linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
    • the definite article

    Antonyms

    * indefinite

    Related terms

    * definitely * definitive * unquestionable * decided * definite article

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
    • ----

    incontrovertible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.
    • Her statement that Hitler was evil is incontrovertible .

    Synonyms

    * indisputable, undeniable, unquestionable

    Antonyms

    * controvertible

    Derived terms

    * incontrovertibility * incontrovertibly

    Related terms

    * controvert * controversy