Definition of DISCONFIRMATION

disconfirmation

Meanings

Plural: disconfirmations

Noun

  • Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.
  • A particular fact, observation, or other item of evidence which shows or tends to show that a belief or hypothesis is not true.

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + confirmation.

Synonyms

infirmation

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