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/dɪsˈpruːf/ · dis·proof
noun
  1. Evidence or argument that demonstrates that a claim or hypothesis is false. The scientist presented a disproof of the theory by showing experimental results that contradicted its predictions.
  2. The act of refuting or disproving something. His disproof of the rumor spread quickly through the office.
Did you know? The word 'disproof' was famously used by philosopher Karl Popper to describe the crucial role of falsifiability in scientific theories.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026