Definitions
the act of determining that something is false
Word origin
Borrowed from Middle French refutation (compare French réfutation, Spanish refutación, Portuguese refutação, Italian refutazione) or its etymon Latin refūtātiō, from refūtō + -ātiō. By surface analysis, refute + -ation. First attested in 1536 (in sense 1).
Used in a sentence
“Near-synonyms: rebuttal (see note), counterargument, counterassertion, counterclaim, denial”
“Apply these tests to his arguments and you will render your task of refutation easier. But in your refutation, be sure you refute. Don’t think for a minute that either heat or violence or sarcasm is a good answer.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Proof of falseness”10 letters
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