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counterexample

/kʌntərɛɡˈzɑːmpl/ noun · British & US
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What does counterexample mean?

noun

A specific instance that contradicts a general rule or statement, used to disprove or challenge it. An example that shows a statement or rule is not always true.

Example

"The discovery of a counterexample to the long-held theory of gravity was a major breakthrough in physics."

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