disproof

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act or process of showing that a claim, theory, or belief is false

   One failed prediction does not by itself constitute a disproof of the entire theory.

2. 2
   noun

   evidence that establishes that something is false

   The newly discovered records provided a decisive disproof of the accusation.

Formed from dis-, expressing reversal or negation, and proof, after the verb disprove. Proof entered English through Anglo-French from Late Latin proba, 'a test or demonstration.'

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