disproof
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/dɪsˈpruːf/
refutation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disproof' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disproven,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'proven' meant 'to prove.'
Historical Evolution
'disproven' transformed into the modern English word 'disproof' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prove false,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
evidence or argument that refutes or disproves a claim or hypothesis.
The scientist presented a disproof of the previous theory.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35