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falsifiability

/fɒlˌsɪfɪˈeɪbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does falsifiability mean?

noun

The property of a statement or theory that can be tested by observation or experiment to determine whether it is true or false. A statement or theory that is falsifiable is one that can be proven wrong by empirical evidence.

Example

"The theory of evolution is falsifiable because it can be tested through fossil records and comparative anatomy."

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