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noun
Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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noun
A particular fact, observation, or other item of evidence which shows or tends to show that a belief or hypothesis is not true.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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History
Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English confirmation English disconfirmation From dis- + confirmation.
Across languages
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