refutation

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/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/ · re-fu-ta-tion

The action of disproving a statement or theory.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of disproving a statement or theory.

کسی بیان یا نظریے کو غلط ثابت کرنے کا عمل۔

رد

rad

Synonyms

disproofcontradictionrebuttalتردیدبات کی تصدیق سے انکارمقابلہ

Antonyms

confirmationacknowledgmentproofتصدیقپہچانثبوت

Common Collocations

  • refutation of a claim
  • refutation in a debate
  • effective refutation

Example Sentences

The scientist provided a thorough refutation of the hypothesis.

سائنسدان نے مفروضے کی مکمل تردید فراہم کی۔

Sciencdaan ne mafrooze ki mukammal tardeed faraham ki.

His argument lacked a proper refutation, so it stood unchallenged.

اس کا دلائل مناسب تردید سے خالی تھا، اس لئے یہ بغیر چیلنج کے رہا۔

Us ka dalaail munasib tardeed se khaali tha, is liye yeh baghair challenge ke raha.

In legal cases, a strong refutation is essential to win.

قانونی معاملات میں، مضبوط تردید جیتنے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Qanooni maamlaat mein, mazboot tardeed jeetne ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

reputation:Refutation is about disproving a claim, while reputation refers to the beliefs or opinions held about someone or something.

Word Family

refute
verbرد کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'refutation' by thinking of 'refuting' an incorrect claim loudly with confidence.

Imagine a person standing up in a debate and confidently presenting evidence against a claim.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "refutatio" — to disprove

First known use: 14th century

The word 'refutation' originates from the Latin term 'refutare', which means to disprove or contradict. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.