unexpectedly-disproven
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-dis-prov-en|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-dɪsˈpruːvən/
(disprove)
capable of being disproved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disprove' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disproven,' where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'proven' meant 'to prove.'
Historical Evolution
'disproven' changed from the Middle English word 'disproven' and eventually became the modern English word 'disprove.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prove false,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been shown to be false or incorrect in a manner that was not anticipated.
The theory was unexpectedly-disproven by the new evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 16:10