Refuted: meaning, definitions and examples
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refuted
[ rɪˈfjʊtɪd ]
dispute claim
Refuted means to prove that something is false or wrong. It is often used in contexts where an argument, theory, or statement is challenged and subsequently discredited. When someone refutes a claim, they typically present evidence or reasoning that undermines the validity of that claim. The term is frequently used in discussions, debates, and legal contexts to indicate that opposing arguments have been convincingly countered.
Synonyms
contradict, debunk, discredit, disprove, invalidate.
Examples of usage
- The scientist refuted the previous theory with new evidence.
- The lawyer skillfully refuted the allegations in court.
- She refuted his argument by citing recent studies.
Translations
Translations of the word "refuted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refutado
🇮🇳 खारिज किया गया
🇩🇪 widerlegt
🇮🇩 dibantah
🇺🇦 спростовано
🇵🇱 obalony
🇯🇵 反論された
🇫🇷 réfuté
🇪🇸 refutado
🇹🇷 çürütülmüş
🇰🇷 반박된
🇸🇦 تم دحضه
🇨🇿 vyvrácený
🇸🇰 vyvrátený
🇨🇳 被驳斥
🇸🇮 ovržen
🇮🇸 hnekkt
🇰🇿 жоққа шығарылған
🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 təkzib edilmiş
🇲🇽 refutado
Etymology
The term 'refuted' comes from the Latin word 'refutare', which means 'to drive back' or 'to oppose'. Its roots can be traced back to the combination of 're-' meaning 'back' and 'futare', which is related to 'futere', meaning 'to beat'. The term evolved through the Middle English 'refutere', which adopted the legal context of argumentation and forensic debates. Over time, it became standard terminology in both philosophical and scientific discussions to denote the act of providing evidence against a claim. The use of 'refute' has been influential in shaping critical thinking and debate, allowing individuals to address and dismantle assertions with logical reasoning and fact-based arguments. In modern English, its usage has expanded beyond formal debates to everyday discourse, enhancing the clarity and precision of argumentation.