disproving
|dis-prov-ing|
B2
/dɪsˈpruːvɪŋ/
(disprove)
capable of being disproved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disprove' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disproven,' where 'dis-' meant 'not' and 'proven' meant 'to prove.'
Historical Evolution
'disproven' transformed into the modern English word 'disprove' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prove something false,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disprove'.
The scientist is disproving the theory with new evidence.
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