Disproved

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpruvd/

Definitions of disproved

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'disproved' is a verb indicating the action of proving something to be false.

Example Sentences

A1 She disproved the rumor by showing evidence.

A2 The scientist disproved the theory with new experimental data.

B1 The detective disproved the suspect's alibi.

B2 The research team disproved the hypothesis through rigorous testing.

C1 The expert disproved the long-standing belief with groundbreaking research.

C2 The renowned scientist disproved the established scientific theory with compelling arguments.

Examples of disproved in a Sentence

formal The scientist's research disproved the widely accepted theory.

informal The study totally debunked that old myth.

slang That idea got totally shot down by the evidence.

figurative Her success disproved all the doubts people had about her abilities.

Grammatical Forms of disproved

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

Origin and Evolution of disproved

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disproved' originated from the Old French word 'desprover' which came from the Latin word 'disprobare', meaning 'to disapprove or refute'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disproved' has retained its original meaning of proving something to be false or incorrect, with slight variations in usage and context.