Refutable

usgb/rɪˈfjuːtəbl/
adjective

Something that can be proven wrong or false.

He made a refutable claim about the cause of the accident.
Visual representation of "refutable" - Something that can be proven wrong or false.

Often appears as...

  • refutable claim
  • refutable evidence
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Challengeable Claims

Use 'refutable' to describe claims that you think can be challenged or disproved based on evidence.

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The lawyer described the witness's testimony as refutable.
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Scientific Debates

'Refutable' is often used in scientific contexts where hypotheses must be testable and potentially disprovable.

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For a theory to be scientific, it must be refutable.
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Persuasion Technique

Use 'refutable' to weaken an opponent's argument by suggesting it's not reliable or solid.

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Her argument is clearly refutable when you look at all the facts.
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