refutation

UK
/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛfjuˈteɪʃən/

Translations

refutationnoun
refutations
pl
UK
/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛfjuˈteɪʃən/
The scientist provided a strong refutation of the theory.
Учёный предоставил сильное опровержение теории.
Additional translations
опровержение теории
опровержение доводов
refutationadjective
UK
/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛfjəˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "refutation essay")

Definitions

refutationnoun
The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false.
The scientist presented a detailed refutation of the previously accepted theory.
A statement or argument that disproves or contradicts another statement or argument.
Her refutation of the accusations was both thorough and convincing.
refutationadjective
Serving to refute; used attributively before another noun to denote rebuttal or disproof.
The lawyer submitted a refutation brief that dismantled the prosecution’s case.