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disconfirmation

/dɪskɒnˈfɜːrmən/ noun · British & US
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What does disconfirmation mean?

noun

The act of confirming something to be false, or the state of being disproven. A statement or fact that contradicts or refutes another.

Example

"The new evidence provided disconfirmation of the initial theory, forcing scientists to reevaluate their findings."

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