refutation
/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
re · fu · ta · tion
ˌrɛf · jʊ · ˈteɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of proving something wrong
Significado en Español
refutación, réplica
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bác bỏ, sự phản bác
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “refutation”:
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A
proof
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B
agreement
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C
rebuttal
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D
confirmation
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C — rebuttal.
“refutation” means n. the act of proving something wrong
Common questions about “refutation”
What does “refutation” mean?
refutation — n. the act of proving something wrong. In Chinese: 反驳，驳斥.
How do you pronounce “refutation”?
refutation is pronounced /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · fu · ta · tion.
Is “refutation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. refutation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
