refutative

/rɛfjuːtətɪv/ /rɛfjuːˈteɪtɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of refuting or disproving; tending to refute or disprove

“The refutative evidence presented in the court case led to the acquittal of the defendant.”

2. noun

the quality or state of being capable of refuting or disproving

“The refutative nature of the data led to a major breakthrough in the scientific community.”

Synonyms

  • disproving
  • refuting

Antonyms

  • affirmative
  • confirmatory