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Counterexample (Noun)

Meaning

Refutation by example.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The philosopher presented a counterexample to the theory that all humans are selfish, citing the selfless actions of Mother Teresa.
  • The mathematician found a counterexample to the proposed theorem, forcing the team to re-examine their proof.
  • The economist argued that the new policy would lead to economic growth, but her opponent provided a counterexample from a similar policy that had failed in the past.
  • The student claimed that all mammals give birth to live young, but the teacher provided a counterexample with the platypus, which lays eggs.
  • The scientist proposed a new law of physics, but a colleague quickly found a counterexample that contradicted the proposed law.

Hypernyms

  • Falsification
  • Refutation
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