Meaning

3 senses
  1. (countable)A mathematical proof that contains logical errors.

  2. (countable, uncountable)Evidence or convincing argument that misleads one to the wrong conclusion.

  3. (obsolete, uncountable)Evidence that contradicts or casts doubt on.

Origin

From mis- + proof.

From mis- + proof.

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Forms

plural: misproofs
Singularmisproof
Pluralmisproofs

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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