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Definition of disproval

disproval

/dɪsˈpruːvəl/
dis · prov · al
Plural:disprovals
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disproval Lexical Profile

disproval Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of proving that a statement, theory, or claim is false or invalid; refutation.

Example

"The newly discovered archival documents led to the swift disproval of the historian's long-standing hypothesis."

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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'disproval' (the act of proving a claim to be false, synonymous with 'disproof') with 'disapproval' (an unfavorable opinion or moral objection).

• Rhymes for disproval

• Nearby Words

disproportionate
disproportionately
disprovable
disproval
disprove
disputable
disputably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'disprove' (from Old French 'desprover') and the noun-forming suffix '-al'.

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