rebuttal — an argument or proof that shows another argument is wrong or false
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an argument or proof that shows another argument is wrong or false
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈbʌtəl/
Korean meaning: 반박, 논박 (상대방 주장이 틀렸음을 보여주는 논증)
Korean pronunciation: 리-버-털 (강세: 버)
Example Sentences
- His rebuttal was so weak that even his own mother changed sides.
- The scientist provided a compelling rebuttal to the climate change denial.
- Her rebuttal was so brilliant that the debate judge gave her a standing ovation.
rebuttal
NOUN//rɪˈbʌtəl//
an argument or proof that shows another argument is wrong or false
Proving the opposing argument completely wrong
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Her rebuttal crushed the brutal refusal!
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Origin
프랑스어 'rebouter'에서 유래. 'rebut(반박하다)'에 명사형 접미사 '-al'이 붙어 '반박하는 행위'라는 뜻이 되었습니다. 마치 상대를 다시(re-) 밀어내는(but) 행위를 표현합니다.
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“His rebuttal was so weak that even his own mother changed sides.”
“The scientist provided a compelling rebuttal to the climate change denial.”
“Her rebuttal was so brilliant that the debate judge gave her a standing ovation.”
“The politician's rebuttal was shorter than a tweet and twice as empty.”
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