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Falsifiability

Definition: Falsifiability refers to the concept in science that a statement or hypothesis can be proven false or invalidated through empirical observations or evidence.

Sense 1 (Noun): The quality or property of being falsifiable.

Sample Sentence: "In order to be considered scientific, a theory must possess the principle of falsifiability."

Sense 2 (Noun): A criterion introduced by philosopher Karl Popper that distinguishes scientific theories from non-scientific ones by their potential to be proven false.

Sample Sentence: "The principle of falsifiability is a fundamental aspect of the scientific method."

Sense 3 (Noun): The extent to which a scientific theory or hypothesis can be tested and proven wrong.

Sample Sentence: "The more falsifiability a hypothesis possesses, the stronger it is considered to be in the scientific community."

Sense 4 (Adjective): Capable of being tested, evaluated, or disproven through empirical evidence.

Sample Sentence: "The falsifiability of a theory allows scientists to critically examine its validity."

Sense 5 (Adverb): In a manner that allows for the possibility of being proven wrong or invalidated.

Sample Sentence: "Scientific claims should always be approached falsifiability, ensuring the quest for accurate knowledge."

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