confutation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of proving someone wrong or refuting an argument.

  - "The debate ended in confutation when John presented irrefutable evidence."
  - "The confutation of the opponent's argument was a turning point in the trial."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confutation
refute , mute , cute , mute , moot

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Variants

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confutation , confutations , confutative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'confutare,' meaning 'to confound, refute, or prove wrong'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'confutation' has been used in literature since the 15th century.

2. In some legal contexts, confutation refers specifically to the act of proving a will invalid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Refutation: The act of proving an argument or statement false.

2. Rebuttal: A response intended to counter an argument or assertion.

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Culture

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In literature and debates, confutation refers to the act of proving someone wrong or disproving an argument. It is an essential part of intellectual discourse and critical thinking.

How to Memorize "confutation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a debate where one person is trying to prove another person wrong.
   - Visualize a judge in a courtroom ruling in favor of confutation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confutation' with the idea of proving someone wrong.
   - Think of the word 'refutation' when you see or hear 'confutation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Confutation: Proving others wrong.'

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