Definitions for disproof

disproof dis·proof

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IPA: /dɪsˈpruf/

Disproof is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 210 anagrams from letters in disproof (dfiooprs).

Definitions for disproof

noun

  1. the act of disproving.
  2. proof to the contrary; refutation.

Origin of disproof

First recorded in 1525-35; dis-1 + proof

Examples for disproof

Yet he wrought these theories one after another to their own disproof.

That he is frequently shot is no disproof of this assertion.

That a few men pass from one class to another is no disproof of this.

Given a verifiable hypothesis, however, what constitutes proof or disproof?

But there are assertions which are subjects for proof or disproof, viz.

No documentary proof can be given of its veracity; and there is no disproof.

As we have already said, the hypothesis is one which does not admit either of proof or disproof.

Is this one of the reasons why the believer is able to continue a believer in spite of all disproof?

The Friar lifted up his foot in disproof, but the shoe was there.

What did occur to me was an argument, at least to my mind, in disproof of the efficacy of this precaution.

Word Value for disproof
Scrable

14

Words with friends

15

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