Meaning & use
Refutable
Last updated
Capable of being proven false or wrong through argument or evidence.
See it in a sentence
Unlike his earlier claims, this theory is easily refutable with current data.
A good scientific hypothesis must be refutable, not just confirmable.
A note on using this word
The concept of being 'refutable' is central to the philosophy of science, particularly Karl Popper's principle of falsifiability.
Words with a similar meaning
disprovable
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
irrefutable
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Refutable”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.