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refutably-formed

|re-fu-ta-bly-formed|

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/rɪˈfjuːtəbli fɔːrmd/

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/rɪˈfjuːtəbli fɔːmd/

disprovable formation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'refutably-formed' originates from the Latin word 'refutare,' meaning 'to rebut or disprove,' combined with the English word 'formed,' meaning 'shaped or created.'

Historical Evolution

'refutare' transformed into the English word 'refute,' and eventually combined with 'formed' to create the modern term 'refutably-formed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'refutare' meant 'to rebut or disprove,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage, with the addition of 'formed' to specify the context of formation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being disproven or shown to be false in its formation.

The theory was refutably-formed, allowing for scientific debate.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 01:41