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UNQUESTIONABLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without question and beyond doubt
Example:
by all odds they should win
Synonyms:
by all odds; decidedly; definitely; emphatically; in spades; unquestionably
Classified under:
Pertainym:
unquestionable (incapable of being questioned)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without question
Example:
they hired unimpeachably first-rate faculty members
Synonyms:
unimpeachably; unquestionably
Classified under:
Pertainym:
unquestionable (incapable of being questioned)
Context examples:
Therefore, Sir Walter, what I would take leave to suggest is, that if in consequence of any rumours getting abroad of your intention; which must be contemplated as a possible thing, because we know how difficult it is to keep the actions and designs of one part of the world from the notice and curiosity of the other; consequence has its tax; I, John Shepherd, might conceal any family-matters that I chose, for nobody would think it worth their while to observe me; but Sir Walter Elliot has eyes upon him which it may be very difficult to elude; and therefore, thus much I venture upon, that it will not greatly surprise me if, with all our caution, some rumour of the truth should get abroad; in the supposition of which, as I was going to observe, since applications will unquestionably follow, I should think any from our wealthy naval commanders particularly worth attending to; and beg leave to add, that two hours will bring me over at any time, to save you the trouble of replying.
(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)
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