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Definition of disprove

disprove

/dɪsˈpruːv/
dis · prove
Adjective:disprovable
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Past Simple:disproved
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Past Participle:disproved
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Present Participle:disproving
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disprove Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To prove that an assertion, theory, or belief is false or incorrect.

Example

"The new experimental data helped the researchers disprove the long-standing hypothesis."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'disprove' (to prove that something is false) with 'disapprove' (to have or express an unfavorable opinion about something). Additionally, while 'disproved' and 'disproven' are both accepted past participles, 'disproved' is generally preferred in formal British and American usage.

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• Nearby Words

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disputable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the 14th century, the word comes from the Old French 'desprover', formed from the prefix 'des-' (expressing reversal) and 'prover' (to prove), ultimately from the Latin 'probare' meaning 'to test or find good'.

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