disproved

Meanings

• Verb

  To establish that an idea or argument is false or not valid.

  - "The new theory was quickly disproved by the scientists."
  - "Her hypothesis was disproved when new evidence was presented."

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Antonyms

prove

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Variants

List of all variants of disproved that leads to same result
disprove , disproved , disproves , disproving

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Etymology

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From Old French desprover, from des- 'undo' + prover 'prove'.

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Trivia

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1. Disprove is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object.

2. The word disprove is often used in legal proceedings to refer to the process of proving that a defendant is not guilty.

3. Disprove is an antonym of prove, meaning to establish the opposite of what has been proven.

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Related Concepts

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1. Refute: Synonym of disprove, meaning to prove something false or to contradict an argument.

2. Counterargument: An argument that opposes or challenges another argument. Disproving a counterargument is an important part of critical thinking and debate.

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Culture

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Disproved has been used in various contexts, including scientific research and legal proceedings. In literature, it is often used to describe characters who challenge or debunk false beliefs or ideas.

How to Memorize "disproved"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist in a lab, testing a hypothesis and finding evidence that disproves it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of proving something false or debunking a belief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disprove is to prove something is not true' to remember the meaning of the word.

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