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disproven

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Shown to be false.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: proven

2

adj

Meaning 2

Not proven, in a legal case where the jury verdict has inconclusive evidence for conviction, but sufficient to suspect guilt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, not-comparable

Qualifier: Scots law

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

Alternative irregular form of the past participle of disprove

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alternative, form-of, irregular

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: widerlegt — shown to be false