counterexample
An example that counters a general ruleAn example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
» Tom refuted the assertion with a counterexample.
Tom hat die Behauptung durch ein Gegenbeispiel widerlegt.
Meaning
1 sensesAn example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
Gegenbeispiel
контрприме́рkontrprimér
контрпри́кладkontrprýklad
- refutation by example
Examples
7 sentencesTom refuted the assertion with a counterexample.
deTom hat die Behauptung durch ein Gegenbeispiel widerlegt.
Tom refuted that assertion with a counterexample.
deTom hat die Behauptung durch ein Gegenbeispiel widerlegt.
A single counterexample invalidates an absolute statement.
ruДостаточно одного контрпримера, чтобы опровергнуть общее утверждение.
All you need is one counterexample to disprove a theory.
Give me a counterexample.
ruПриведи мне пример обратного.
deGib mir ein Gegenbeispiel.
Translations
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Forms
plural: counterexamples| Singular | counterexample |
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