Disprove
verb
To show that something is not true or correct.
His experiments seemed to disprove the theories of the scientists
Often appears as...
- disprove a theory
- disprove an argument
verb
To show that something is not true or correct.
His experiments seemed to disprove the theories of the scientists
Often appears as...
- disprove a theory
- disprove an argument
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Evidence Required
Using 'disprove' means providing evidence or logical reasoning that shows something is false.
The new study aimed to disprove the outdated findings on climate change.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
'Disprove' is often used in a scientific setting where a hypothesis or theory is shown to be incorrect.
The research did not disprove her hypothesis about the new medicine.
Pro Tip 3/3Debate and Argument
In debates or arguments, 'disprove' describes the action of proving someone's point or claim wrong.
To win the debate, he had to disprove the opponent's key arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Evidence Required
Using 'disprove' means providing evidence or logical reasoning that shows something is false.
The new study aimed to disprove the outdated findings on climate change.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
'Disprove' is often used in a scientific setting where a hypothesis or theory is shown to be incorrect.
The research did not disprove her hypothesis about the new medicine.
Pro Tip 3/3Debate and Argument
In debates or arguments, 'disprove' describes the action of proving someone's point or claim wrong.
To win the debate, he had to disprove the opponent's key arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Evidence Required
Using 'disprove' means providing evidence or logical reasoning that shows something is false.
The new study aimed to disprove the outdated findings on climate change.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
'Disprove' is often used in a scientific setting where a hypothesis or theory is shown to be incorrect.
The research did not disprove her hypothesis about the new medicine.
Pro Tip 3/3Debate and Argument
In debates or arguments, 'disprove' describes the action of proving someone's point or claim wrong.
To win the debate, he had to disprove the opponent's key arguments.
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Video examples
Dan Cobley: What physics...
So next, the scientific method -- an axiom of physics, of all science -- says you cannot prove a hypothesis through observation, you can only disprove it. What this means is you can gather more and more data around a hypothesis or a positioning, and it will strengthen it, but it will not conclusively prove it.
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Have we reached the end...
Each one would describe a different universe with different laws of physics. Now, critics say this makes string theory unscientific. You can't disprove the theory. But others actually turned this on its head and said, well, maybe this apparent failure is string theory's greatest triumph.
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The genius of Marie...
This led her to conclude that radiation was coming from something fundamental within the atoms of each element. The idea was radical and helped to disprove the long-standing model of atoms as indivisible objects. Next, by focusing on a super radioactive ore called pitchblende,
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Community-powered...
and they worked the model. And through their hard work, they found major contradictions in the case, gaping holes in the investigation. And were able to disprove dangerous assumptions by the detectives. Like that the red hat that they found when they raided his home
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How do you know you...
Perhaps this diabolical deceiver has duped you. The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up, and how could you exist without them? You couldn't! So, you don't. Life is but a dream,
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Why it's worth listening...
And it really upset me to think that my race made it harder for them to see me as a student who loved reading, writing and speaking. Experiences like this motivated me to work tirelessly to disprove what I knew people had assumed.
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Ralph Langner: Cracking...
because we know what they do. And then we were looking for timers and data structures and trying to relate them to the real world -- to potential real world targets. So we do need target theories that we can prove or disprove.
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Yuval Noah Harari...
anymore so that's that's part of the story but i i still think it there is something deeper than that i don't know i mean we need a lot of of research and empirical data to back up or disprove what i am about to say
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What to trust in a...
Data is just a collection of facts. Evidence is data that supports one theory and rules out others. So the best way to support your theory is actually to try to disprove it, to play devil's advocate.
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Safari Live - Day 242 PIPE...
does happen but it is very rare as the supply side theory has long been disproved so it's not typical all that will happen is that the hierarchies
Video examples
Dan Cobley: What physics...
So next, the scientific method -- an axiom of physics, of all science -- says you cannot prove a hypothesis through observation, you can only disprove it. What this means is you can gather more and more data around a hypothesis or a positioning, and it will strengthen it, but it will not conclusively prove it.
Video examples
Have we reached the end...
Each one would describe a different universe with different laws of physics. Now, critics say this makes string theory unscientific. You can't disprove the theory. But others actually turned this on its head and said, well, maybe this apparent failure is string theory's greatest triumph.
Video examples
The genius of Marie...
This led her to conclude that radiation was coming from something fundamental within the atoms of each element. The idea was radical and helped to disprove the long-standing model of atoms as indivisible objects. Next, by focusing on a super radioactive ore called pitchblende,
Video examples
Community-powered...
and they worked the model. And through their hard work, they found major contradictions in the case, gaping holes in the investigation. And were able to disprove dangerous assumptions by the detectives. Like that the red hat that they found when they raided his home
Video examples
How do you know you...
Perhaps this diabolical deceiver has duped you. The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up, and how could you exist without them? You couldn't! So, you don't. Life is but a dream,
Video examples
Why it's worth listening...
And it really upset me to think that my race made it harder for them to see me as a student who loved reading, writing and speaking. Experiences like this motivated me to work tirelessly to disprove what I knew people had assumed.
Video examples
Ralph Langner: Cracking...
because we know what they do. And then we were looking for timers and data structures and trying to relate them to the real world -- to potential real world targets. So we do need target theories that we can prove or disprove.
Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari...
anymore so that's that's part of the story but i i still think it there is something deeper than that i don't know i mean we need a lot of of research and empirical data to back up or disprove what i am about to say
Video examples
What to trust in a...
Data is just a collection of facts. Evidence is data that supports one theory and rules out others. So the best way to support your theory is actually to try to disprove it, to play devil's advocate.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 242 PIPE...
does happen but it is very rare as the supply side theory has long been disproved so it's not typical all that will happen is that the hierarchies
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
The true scientist no longer attempts to disprove the pull of gravity, or the rotation of the earth, or the motion of heavenly bodies, or the sequence of the seasons, or man's need of food and water, or the function of the heart.
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John Lennon
English Musician
I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
I do not believe in God; his existence has been disproved by Science. But in the concentration camp, I learned to believe in men.
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Simon Travaglia
Author
There's no such thing as 'facts of life'. Only standing theories that haven't been disproved as of yet.
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David Chang
American Chef
I wanted to disprove the notion that you couldn't open a great restaurant in a casino.
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William F. DeVault
American Poet
The existence of a single atheist does not disprove the existence of God.
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Christopher Monckton
British Politician
You can't prove any hypothesis, you can only improve or disprove it.
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Kellyanne Conway
American Businesswoman
Sexual harassment is as difficult to prove as it is to disprove.
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David Grann
American Journalist
I spend my life mostly disproving conspiracies.
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Neal Adams
American Artist
Nobody has ever disproved Sam Carey's work.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
The true scientist no longer attempts to disprove the pull of gravity, or the rotation of the earth, or the motion of heavenly bodies, or the sequence of the seasons, or man's need of food and water, or the function of the heart.
Quote examples
John Lennon
English Musician
I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?
Quote examples
Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
I do not believe in God; his existence has been disproved by Science. But in the concentration camp, I learned to believe in men.
Quote examples
Simon Travaglia
Author
There's no such thing as 'facts of life'. Only standing theories that haven't been disproved as of yet.
Quote examples
David Chang
American Chef
I wanted to disprove the notion that you couldn't open a great restaurant in a casino.
Quote examples
William F. DeVault
American Poet
The existence of a single atheist does not disprove the existence of God.
Quote examples
Christopher Monckton
British Politician
You can't prove any hypothesis, you can only improve or disprove it.
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Kellyanne Conway
American Businesswoman
Sexual harassment is as difficult to prove as it is to disprove.
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David Grann
American Journalist
I spend my life mostly disproving conspiracies.
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Neal Adams
American Artist
Nobody has ever disproved Sam Carey's work.
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