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- [ref-yoo-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛf yʊˈteɪ ʃən/
- /refjuːˈteɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ref-yoo-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛf yʊˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of refutation word
- noun refutation an act of refuting a statement, charge, etc.; disproof. 1
- noun refutation negation, disproof 1
- variable noun refutation A refutation of an argument, accusation, or theory is something that proves it is wrong or untrue. 0
- noun refutation the act or process of refuting 0
- noun refutation something that refutes; disproof 0
- noun refutation the act of refuting, or proving false or wrong; disproof 0
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Origin of refutation
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin refūtātiōn- (stem of refūtātiō), equivalent to refūtāt(us) (past participle of refūtāre to refute; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Refutation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refutation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refutation
noun refutation
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
- band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
Antonyms for refutation
noun refutation
- cinchers — Plural form of cincher.
- documentation — the use of documentary evidence.
- grabber — a person or thing that grabs.
- indicia — indicia (def 2).
- info — information.
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