disconfirm — to show that something is not true or correct; to prove false
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to show that something is not true or correct; to prove false
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪskənˈfɜːrm/
Korean meaning: 반증하다, 틀렸음을 증명하다
Korean pronunciation: 디스컨**펌**
Example Sentences
- The magician's trick was disconfirmed when someone spotted the hidden mirror.
- My diet theory was quickly disconfirmed by the chocolate cake in the fridge.
- Scientists seek to disconfirm rather than confirm their theories to ensure accuracy.
disconfirm
VERB//ˌdɪskənˈfɜːrm//
to show that something is not true or correct; to prove false
to show that something is not true or correct; to prove false
To disconfirm lies makes her resolve firm, ready to confirm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 'confirm(확인하다)'에 부정을 나타내는 'dis-'가 붙어 '확인을 취소하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The magician's trick was disconfirmed when someone spotted the hidden mirror.”
“My diet theory was quickly disconfirmed by the chocolate cake in the fridge.”
“Scientists seek to disconfirm rather than confirm their theories to ensure accuracy.”
“The weather forecast was disconfirmed by the unexpected snowstorm.”
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