First Known Use: 14th century
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disprove
verb dis·prove \(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv\
: to show that (something) is false or wrong
Full Definition of DISPROVE
transitive verb
: to prove to be false or wrong : refute <disprove a theory>
— dis·prov·able \-ˈprü-və-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of DISPROVE
Middle English, from Anglo-French desprover, from des- dis- + prover to prove
DISPROVE Defined for Kids
disprove
verb dis·prove \dis-ˈprüv\
dis·proveddis·prov·ing
Definition of DISPROVE for Kids
: to show to be false or wrong <Scientists disproved the theory.>
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