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refutable
This term is most frequently encountered in scientific, legal, and philosophical discourse, particularly regarding the concept of falsifiability. It describes a claim that is open to challenge and can be logically dismantled if contradictory evidence is presented. It carries a neutral, technical connotation, focusing on the structural vulnerability of an argument rather than its actual falsehood.
In a logical context, a refutable statement is considered a strength in empirical science because it allows for testing and verification. This distinguishes it from dogmatic or tautological statements, which are irrefutable because they cannot be tested against reality.
Meanings
Examples
The witness provided a refutable account of the events.
Your theory is refutable if we can find a single counterexample.
Is this claim actually refutable or just a matter of opinion?
The evidence presented by the defense was easily refutable.
I suspect his argument is refutable upon closer inspection.
A scientific hypothesis must be refutable to be considered valid.
A scientific hypothesis must be refutable to be considered valid.
That is a highly refutable assertion given the current data.
The historian argued that the traditional narrative was refutable.