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refutably-constructed

|re-fu-ta-bly-con-struct-ed|

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/rɪˈfjuːtəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

disprovable structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'refutably-constructed' originates from the Latin word 'refutare,' meaning 'to repel or rebut,' and the Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build or arrange.'

Historical Evolution

'Refutare' transformed into the English word 'refute,' and 'constructus' became 'construct,' eventually forming the modern English term 'refutably-constructed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'refutare' meant 'to repel or rebut,' and 'constructus' meant 'to build.' Over time, these meanings combined to describe something built in a way that can be disproven.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a manner that can be disproven or shown to be false.

The theory was refutably-constructed, allowing for scientific scrutiny.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 09:01