Popper (Noun)
Meaning 1
British philosopher (born in Austria) who argued that scientific theories can never be proved to be true, but are tested by attempts to falsify them (1902-1994).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Karl Popper's philosophical ideas about scientific inquiry have had a lasting impact on the field of epistemology.
- The philosopher Karl Popper is often referred to as a popper of myths and misconceptions in the scientific community.
- Popper's concept of falsifiability revolutionized the way scientists approach theory testing and validation.
- As a popper of dogmatic thinking, Karl Popper encouraged scientists to question established theories and assumptions.
- Karl Popper's philosophical framework emphasizes the importance of attempting to falsify or "pop" a theory in order to test its validity.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A container of stimulant drug (amyl nitrate or butyl nitrite).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The popper was found in the suspect's pocket during the arrest.
- She alleged that the popper had been planted on her by someone else.
- He inhaled the contents of the popper and immediately felt a rush.
- Police discovered a large stash of poppers in the nightclub's storage room.
- The popper was labeled as a "room odorizer" but officers suspected otherwise.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A container for cooking popcorn.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a popper to make popcorn for the movie night.
- To make the popcorn, she pulled out the old hand-crank popper.
- The air popper was a healthier alternative to deep-frying the kernels.
- He used the microwave popper to quickly cook a snack.
- She set the stovetop popper on medium heat and waited for the kernels to start popping.