disproved

UK
/dɪsˈpruːvd/
US
/dɪsˈpruvd/

Translations

disprovedpast participle
Used attributively to describe ideas or statements that have been shown to be false.
The disproved theory was removed from the textbook.
Опровергнутая теория была удалена из учебника.
disproveverb

disproved

Past Simple

disproved
Past Simple
disproved
Past Participle
disproving
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈprəʊv/
US
/dɪsˈproʊv/
The scientist aimed to disprove the existing theory with new evidence.
Учёный стремился опровергать существующую теорию новыми доказательствами.

Definitions

disprovedpast participle
Shown to be false or incorrect.
The disproved theory was removed from the textbook.
disproveverb
To prove that something is false or incorrect.
The scientist worked hard to disprove the theory that had been accepted for decades.
disprovepast participle
Shown or proved to be false.
The disproved theory was removed from the curriculum.