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confutation

 

[ ˌkɒnfjʊˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

logical argument

Confutation refers to the act of proving a statement, theory, or argument to be false or wrong. It involves refuting or disproving the validity of a claim through logical reasoning and evidence.

Synonyms

disproof, rebuttal, refutation, repudiation

Examples of usage

  • His confutation of the opposing argument was so compelling that no one could refute it.
  • The confutation of the hypothesis was based on empirical evidence and sound reasoning.
  • The debate ended with a powerful confutation of the proposed legislation.
  • The confutation of the conspiracy theory left the skeptics with no ground to stand on.
  • She presented a strong confutation of the allegations against her.

Translations

Translations of the word "confutation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refutação

🇮🇳 खंडन

🇩🇪 Widerlegung

🇮🇩 sanggahan

🇺🇦 спростування

🇵🇱 obalenie

🇯🇵 反駁 (hanbaku)

🇫🇷 réfutation

🇪🇸 refutación

🇹🇷 çürütme

🇰🇷 반박 (banbak)

🇸🇦 تفنيد

🇨🇿 vyvrácení

🇸🇰 vyvrátenie

🇨🇳 反驳 (fǎnbó)

🇸🇮 ovržba

🇮🇸 afsönnun

🇰🇿 теріске шығару

🇬🇪 გამამართლებელი

🇦🇿 təkzib

🇲🇽 refutación

Etymology

The word 'confutation' has its roots in Latin, deriving from the verb 'confutare,' meaning 'to refute.' The term has been used in English since the 16th century, originally in the context of academic debates and logical arguments. Over time, 'confutation' has come to be associated with the act of disproving or refuting a claim through evidence and reasoning.

See also: confute.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,096 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.