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refutation

/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
re · fu · ta · tion ˌrɛf · jʊ · ˈteɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of proving something wrong
中文释义
反驳,驳斥
Significado en Español
refutación, réplica
한국어 뜻
반박, 논박
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bác bỏ, sự phản bác
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Example Sentence

Her refutation of the claim was convincing.

她对这一说法的反驳很有说服力。

Synonyms
rebuttal disproof denial
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “refutation”:

  1. A proof
  2. B agreement
  3. C rebuttal
  4. D confirmation
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C — rebuttal. “refutation” means n. the act of proving something wrong

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The scientist's clear ______ of the false theory finally ended the debate.

  1. A proof
  2. B refutation
  3. C support
  4. D praise
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B — refutation. “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.

How do you use “refutation” in a sentence?

Her refutation of the claim was convincing. (她对这一说法的反驳很有说服力。)

What are synonyms for “refutation”?

rebuttal, disproof, denial — all close in meaning to refutation (n. the act of proving something wrong).

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.

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