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Disprove - Dictionary Entry

Disprove

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈpruːv/ (UK), /dɪsˈpruːv/ (US)

Definitions

  1. To show that something is false or incorrect by providing evidence.
  2. 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  • The scientist sought to disprove the outdated theory.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.
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