Definition

Not supporting or validating a belief or idea; showing that something is not true or correct.

Example

The disconfirming evidence led the researchers to rethink their original hypothesis.

Conversation

Did you see the report on last week's event?

Yeah, but it had some disconfirming details that surprised me.

I know, right? I thought everything went smoothly.

Same here! It really made me question what actually happened.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disconfirming → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "confirmare" (meaning to make firm or establish). The word describes the act of taking away or negating a confirmation or established belief.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning to take away and 'confirm' meaning to make something firm. This helps you remember that disconfirming means to take away a confirmation.

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