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Disproof

Disproof Meaning & Definition
Disproof Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Disproof?

[n] the act of determining that something is false
[n] any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

Synonyms | Synonyms for Disproof: falsification | falsification | falsifying | refutation | refutation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Disproof: abjuration | abjurement | abrogation | absolute contradiction | annulment | contradiction | contrary assertion | contravention | controversion | countering | crossing | denial | disaffirmation | disallowance | disavowal | disclaimer | disclamation | disownment | forswearing | gainsaying | impugnment | nullification | recantation | refutation | renunciation | repudiation | retractation | retraction | revocation

See Also | confutation | counterexample | determination | evidence | finding | grounds | reductio | reductio ad absurdum

Disproof In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*proof"\, n. [Pref. dis- + proof. Cf. {Disprove}.] A proving to be false or erroneous; confutation; refutation; as, to offer evidence in disproof of a statement. I need not offer anything farther in support of one, or in disproof of the other. --Rogers.

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