disproof

noun
UK: /dɪˈspruːf/
US: /dɪˈspruːf/

  1. Evidence or argument that proves something is false.

    1. This experiment provided disproof of the old theory, now seen as incorrect.
    2. The scientific community welcomed the disproof of the previously accepted hypothesis because it opened avenues for new research.

Synonyms

rebuttal refutation contradiction negation

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The phonetic transcription of "disproof" is /dɪˈspruːf/ in British English and /dɪˈspruːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disproof": rebuttal, refutation, contradiction, negation.

Example usage of "disproof": "This experiment provided disproof of the old theory, now seen as incorrect.". More examples on the page.