Disproof

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpruːf/

Definitions of disproof

noun a fact or argument that proves something to be false or incorrect

Example Sentences

A1 I have not seen any disproof of the theory yet.

A2 The scientist presented evidence that served as a disproof of the hypothesis.

B1 The disproof of the experiment's results led to a reassessment of the data.

B2 The disproof of the theorem was a significant blow to the mathematician's reputation.

C1 The disproof of the long-held belief caused a paradigm shift in the scientific community.

C2 Despite numerous attempts, no one has been able to provide a valid disproof of the theorem.

Examples of disproof in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented solid evidence as a disproof of the previous theory.

informal She totally shut down his argument with that disproof.

slang He dropped the mic with that disproof!

figurative Her disproof was like a wrecking ball to his argument.

Grammatical Forms of disproof

• past tense: disproved
• plural: disproofs
• comparative: more disproof
• superlative: most disproof
• present tense: disproves
• future tense: will disprove
• perfect tense: has disproved
• continuous tense: is disproving
• singular: disproof
• positive degree: disproof
• infinitive: to disprove
• gerund: disproving
• participle: disproved

Origin and Evolution of disproof

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'disproof' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'proof' meaning 'evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'disproof' has evolved to be commonly used in scientific and logical contexts to refer to evidence or arguments that contradict a previously established fact or theory.