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Definition of disproof

disproof

/dɪsˈpruːf/
dis · proof
Plural:disproofs
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Adjective:disprovable
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• noun

1

Facts, evidence, or logical arguments that establish that an assertion, theory, or belief is false; the act of disproving.

Example

"The newly discovered astronomical data served as a decisive disproof of the long-standing hypothesis."

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• Nearby Words

disposition
dispossessed
dispossession
disproof
disproportion
disproportional
disproportionally

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' (indicating reversal or negation) and 'proof' (from Old French 'pruve', ultimately from Latin 'probare', meaning 'to test or prove').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disproof. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disproof
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