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Disprove - Dictionary Entry
Disprove
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈpruːv/ (UK), /dɪsˈpruːv/ (US)
Definitions
- To show that something is false or incorrect by providing evidence.
- To refute or contradict a claim or theory.
Usage Examples
- The scientist sought to disprove the outdated theory.
- Evidence from the investigation disproved the initial claim.
- Her findings disproved the long-standing assumption.
Etymology
From Middle English disproven, from Old French desprouver, derived from Latin dis- (reverse) + probare (to prove).
Synonyms
- Refute
- Debunk
- Contradict
- Invalidate
- Rebut
Antonyms
- Prove
- Confirm
- Verify
- Authenticate
- Validate
Translations
Language |
Translation |
Pronunciation |
Spanish |
Refutar |
/re.fuˈtar/ |
French |
Réfuter |
/ʁe.fy.te/ |
Hindi |
खंडन करना |
/kʌn.ɖən kərˈnɑ/ |
Chinese (Mandarin) |
反驳 (Fǎnbó) |
/fan˧˩˧.po˧˥/ |
Russian |
Опровергать |
/əprəvʲɪrˈɡatʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪsˈpruːv/
- American English: /dɪsˈpruːv/
- Australian English: /dɪsˈpruːv/
- Indian English: /dɪsˈpruːv/
Historical Usage
Used since the 14th century, particularly in legal, scientific, and philosophical contexts to indicate the refutation of false claims.
Cultural Nuances
In scientific research and legal proceedings, the ability to disprove a claim is fundamental to establishing truth and validating knowledge.
More Information
Disproving claims has been an essential part of scientific inquiry since antiquity. Philosophers like Aristotle emphasized the importance of refuting false ideas as part of the dialectical method.
In modern science, disproving hypotheses is a key step in the empirical method, ensuring that knowledge advances through evidence-based scrutiny.