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refutative

American

[ri-fyoo-tuh-tiv] / rɪˈfju tə tɪv /

Also refutatory

adjective

tending to refute; pertaining to refutation.

refutative evidence.

Etymology

Origin of refutative

First recorded in 1645–55; refutat(ion) + -ive

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refutative

In reference to the minor question of the value of the historic evidences, it is important to remember that these grand works are not simply refutative; they are indirectly instructive and didactic.

From History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion by Adam Storey Farrar

Overthrowing; defeating; Ð applied to Plato's refutative dialogues.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

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