defeater

UK
/dɪˈfiːtə/
US
/dɪˈfitɚ/
defeaterсуществительное
defeaters
множ.
UK
/dɪˈfiːtə/
US
/dɪˈfitɚ/
Переводы
The scientist presented a defeater to the previously accepted theory.
Ученый представил опровержение ранее принятой теории.
Определения
A person or thing that defeats someone or something.
The underdog team emerged as the unexpected defeater of the reigning champions.
A factor or argument that invalidates or refutes a claim or theory.
The scientist presented a defeater to the previously accepted hypothesis, changing the course of the research.
defeaterприлагательное
UK
/dɪˈfiːtə/
US
/dɪˈfitər/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "defeater argument"
Определения
Serving to bring about defeat or invalidation; employed only before a noun.
The committee considered the defeater evidence conclusive.