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Definitions for disproof
dɪsˈprufdis·proof
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Princeton's WordNet
disproof, falsification, refutationnoun
any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
falsification, falsifying, disproof, refutation, refutalnoun
the act of determining that something is false
Wiktionary
disproofnoun
A refutation.
Etymology: after disprove
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Disproofnoun
Confutation; conviction of errour or falshood.
Etymology: dis and proof.
His remark contains the grounds of his doctrine, and offers at somewhat towards the disproof of mine. Francis Atterbury.
I need not offer any thing farther in support of one, or in disproof of the other. John Rogers, Serm. 14.
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disproof
Disproof is the act or process of proving an assertion, argument, theory, or hypothesis to be false or incorrect. It typically involves presenting evidence or logical reasoning that contradicts or undermines the validity of the proposed assertion.
Webster Dictionary
Disproofnoun
a proving to be false or erroneous; confutation; refutation; as, to offer evidence in disproof of a statement
Etymology: [Pref. dis- + proof. Cf. Disprove.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Disproof
dis-prōōf′, n. a disproving: refutation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disproof in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disproof in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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