disproof

[ dis-proof ]

noun

1. the act of disproving.
2. proof to the contrary; refutation.

disproof

/ dɪsˈpruːf /

noun

1. facts that disprove something
2. the act of disproving

Word History and Origins

Origin of disproof¹

First recorded in 1525–35; dis- ¹ + proof

Example Sentences

Rather than squabbling about it, the teams decided to ask “okay, so let’s try to look either for confirmation or for disproof” of another person’s idea.

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Nor is it enough that science can urge nothing in disproof—the onus probandi lies with those who affirm.

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To suppose the reference to be to an epistle carried by Titus and now lost, is to suppose what is incapable of proof or disproof.

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This truth can be yet further elucidated by the very illustration which Mill cities in disproof of it.

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The Encyclopedia Britannica declares that this fact alone affords overwhelming disproof of Mosaic authorship.

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Is this one of the reasons why the believer is able to continue a believer in spite of all disproof?

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Related Words

• disapproval
• rebuttal
• rejection
• repudiation
• retraction
• veto