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Term: disproven

Definition:

Adjective

proven to be false or incorrect; refuted or invalidated through evidence or argument.

Sense 1:

Adjective

discredited or shown to be inaccurate.

Sample Sentence 1:

The scientist's theory was disproven when subsequent experiments yielded conflicting results.

Sample Sentence 2:

Despite widespread belief, the notion that eating carrots improves night vision has been disproven by scientific research.

Sense 2:

Verb

to prove or demonstrate that something is false or incorrect.

Sample Sentence 1:

The detective's investigation disproven the suspect's alibi.

Sample Sentence 2:

The new study disproven the previous claims about the harmful effects of caffeine.

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