refutation in German
refutation in German is Widerlegung, Gegenschrift — refutation means the act of proving that a claim, argument or idea is wrong.
refutation in German
Widerlegung
An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.
Gegenschrift
An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.
What does "refutation" mean?
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noun The act of proving that a claim, argument or idea is wrong.
"Apply these tests to his arguments and you will render your task of refutation easier. But in your refutation, be sure you refute. Don’t think for a minute that either heat or violence or sarcasm is a good answer."
- noun A spoken reply made to defend against criticism of what someone has said.
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refutation in a sentence
- Apply these tests to his arguments and you will render your task of refutation easier. But in your refutation, be sure you refute. Don’t think for a minute that either heat or violence or sarcasm is a good answer.
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What is "refutation" in German?
"refutation" in German is Widerlegung, Gegenschrift. refutation means: The act of proving that a claim, argument or idea is wrong.
Are there other ways to say "refutation" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "refutation": Widerlegung, Gegenschrift.
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