refutable
/refjutəbl/
Definition
Adjective: Capable of being proven false or incorrect; able to be disproven or argued against with evidence or logic.
Usage
The word "refutable" is used to describe a statement, claim, theory, or argument that is not definitively proven and is therefore open to being disproven. It often appears in academic, scientific, and philosophical discussions to denote the falsifiable nature of a proposition.
Examples
- The hypothesis was interesting but ultimately refutable based on the new data.
- He made a bold claim that was easily refutable with a simple fact check.
- A good scientific theory must be refutable; otherwise, it is not truly scientific.
Advanced Usage
- Philosophical Context: In the philosophy of science, a key characteristic of a scientific statement is that it must be refutable (or falsifiable), meaning there must be some conceivable observation that could prove it wrong.
- Example: Karl Popper argued that for a theory to be scientific, it must be refutable.
Variants and Related Words
- Refute (verb): To prove a statement, claim, or theory to be false or incorrect.
- Example: She was able to refute the accusation with concrete evidence.
- Refutation (noun): The act of proving something wrong, or the evidence that does so.
- Example: The article provided a strong refutation of the earlier study's conclusions.
- Irrefutable (adjective): Impossible to refute or disprove; undeniable.
- Example: The video footage provided irrefutable proof of his innocence.
Synonyms
- Disprovable
- Falsifiable
- Challengeable
- Questionable
Antonyms
- Irrefutable
- Indisputable
- Unassailable
- Incontrovertible
Adjective
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able to be refuted
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