proof by contradiction
proof by contradiction · proofs by contradiction
доказательство от противного
Widerspruchsbeweis, Beweis durch Widerspruch
The proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negationThe proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.
Widerspruchsbeweis, Beweis durch Widerspruch
доказа́тельство от проти́вногоdokazátelʹstvo ot protívnovo
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation:
Forms
plural: proofs by contradiction| Singular | proof by contradiction |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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