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counterexample Synonyms

Another word for counterexample

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• noun (Context 1)

An example or instance that refutes or disproves a universal proposition, rule, or generalization.

Usage Example

"The mathematician disproved the long-standing conjecture by presenting a single counterinstance."

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counterinstance
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exception
anomaly

Opposites of counterexample

The opposite of counterexample shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

corroboration
confirmation
proof
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• Nearby Words

counterdemonstration
counterdemonstrator
counterevidence
counterexample
counterfeit
counterfeiter
counterflow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Counterexample. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/counterexample
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