disconfirmation
disconfirmation · disconfirmations
Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is…Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.
(countable)A particular fact, observation, or other item of evidence which shows or tends to show that a belief or hypothesis is not true.
Translations
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plural: disconfirmations| Singular | disconfirmation |
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Synonyms
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1 related wordsRelateddisconfirm
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable