Refuter: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
refuter
[ rษชหfjuหtษr ]
debate, argument
A refuter is a person who denies or disproves a statement or argument. They present evidence or reasoning to challenge the validity of another's claims. This term is often used in contexts like debates, logical discussions, and academic arguments where opposing views are considered.
Synonyms
contradictor, debunker, discounter, opposer
Examples of usage
- She acted as the refuter in the debate competition.
- The professor was a skilled refuter of popular myths.
- He took on the role of refuter during the intellectual argument.
- The article served as a refuter of common misconceptions.
Translations
Translations of the word "refuter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น refutador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคกเคจ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Widerleger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembantah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะพัััะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ refutator
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ซ่
๐ซ๐ท rรฉfuteur
๐ช๐ธ refutador
๐น๐ท รงรผrรผtรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุญุถ
๐จ๐ฟ vyvraceฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyvracaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฉณ่
๐ธ๐ฎ oporeฤnik
๐ฎ๐ธ andmรฆlandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแกแแซแแแแแแแแก แฃแแ แงแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษkzib edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ refutador
Etymology
The term 'refuter' originates from the Latin word 'refutare', which means 'to rebut' or 'to drive back'. The prefix 're-' implies a sense of repetition or opposition, while 'futare' is derived from 'futare', meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike'. The word evolved through Old French before settling into the English lexicon. Its usage dates back to the late 16th century when it began to be associated with logical arguments and debates, reflecting the growing importance of rational discourse in intellectual circles. In modern contexts, a refuter plays a critical role in critical thinking, promoting rigorous examination of arguments and ideas.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,973, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.