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disconfirmed

/ˌdɪskənˈfɜːrmd/ /ˌdɪskənˈfɜrmd/

Meanings
verb
To establish the falsity of a claim or belief; to show or to tend to show that a theory or hypothesis is not valid.

Examples :

"The experiment disconfirmed the scientist's initial hypothesis that the new fertilizer would increase crop yield. "
theory science philosophy logic statement

Related Words

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration theory

theory noun

/ˈθiːəɹi/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"The theory of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground. "

Illustration initial

initial noun

/ɪˈnɪʃəl/

The first letter of a word or a name.

"My son's name is Ethan, and the initial of his first name is E. "

Illustration claim

claim noun

/kleɪm/

A demand of ownership made for something.

"a claim of ownership"

Illustration valid

valid adjective

/ˈvælɪd/

Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent.

"I will believe him as soon as he offers a valid answer."

Illustration hypothesis

hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

Illustration establish

establish verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The new teacher worked hard to establish a routine in her classroom. "

Illustration falsity

falsity noun

/ˈfɔːlsəti/ /ˈfɑːlsəti/

Something that is false; an untrue assertion.

"The belief that the world is flat is a falsity."

Illustration increase

increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

Illustration fertilizer

fertilizer noun

/ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

"The gardener used fertilizer to help the flowers in the garden grow bigger and stronger. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration belief

belief noun

/bəˈliːf/

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

"My belief that hard work leads to success motivates me to study diligently. "