refutational
|re-fu-ta-tion-al|
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/ˌrɛfjuːˈteɪʃənəl/
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/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃənəl/
relating to refuting
Etymology
'refutational' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'refutatio' (from the verb 'refutare'), where 'refutare' meant 'to drive back, repel'.
'refutational' changed from Late Latin 'refutatio' to Middle English 'refutation', and the modern English adjective was formed by adding the adjectival suffix (‑al / ‑ational) to create 'refutational'.
Initially it meant 'to drive back or repel (an argument)', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to refutation or serving to refute'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or serving to refute; intended to disprove or rebut an argument or claim.
Her refutational remarks undermined the main points of the report.
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Last updated: 2025/12/01 23:23