Rebutting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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rebutting

[rษชหˆbสŒt.ษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

argumentation

Rebutting is the act of providing evidence or reasoning to counter or refute an argument or claim. It is often used in debates, legal contexts, and discussions to challenge the validity of opposing viewpoints.

Synonyms

contradicting, countering, refuting.

Examples of usage

  • She was rebutting his claims with strong evidence.
  • The lawyer focused on rebutting the prosecution's points.
  • He spent hours rebutting the criticisms in his article.

Translations

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Origin of 'rebutting'

The word 'rebut' comes from the Latin 'rebuttare', meaning โ€˜to beat backโ€™ or โ€˜to drive backโ€™. The prefix 're-' indicates a return or reversal, while 'buttare' means โ€˜to thrustโ€™ or โ€˜to pushโ€™. It made its way into Middle French as 'rebouter', which maintained the same meaning of countering or pushing back against an argument. The evolution of the term emphasizes its function in dialogue, especially in legal and argumentative contexts, where countering opposing viewpoints is essential. The modern usage encapsulates the formal aspects of debating and logical reasoning, reflecting the necessity of defending oneโ€™s position in discourse.


Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,485, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.