Definition

This word describes something that cannot be shown to be false or incorrect, often used in discussions about theories or claims that cannot be tested or disproven.

Example

The theory was considered unfalsifiable because it could not be tested through experiments.

Conversation

I was reading about theories that are considered unfalsifiable in science.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It means that they can't be proven false, even if they might not be true.

That sounds interesting; it must make discussions pretty complicated!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfalsifiable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "falsus" (from Latin, meaning false), and "-ifiable" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make). The word "unfalsifiable" means not able to be made false or not able to be proven false.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'false' ('falsus') and 'able to be made' ('-ifiable'). This helps you remember that unfalsifiable refers to something that cannot be proven false.

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