单词 | refute |
释义 | Word Frequency refute(rɪˈfjuːt) verb ▶ USAGE The use of refute to mean deny is thought by many people to be incorrect1. (transitive) to prove (a statement, theory, charge, etc) of (a person) to be false or incorrect; disprove 2. to deny (a claim, charge, allegation, etc) Derived forms refutable (ˈrɛfjʊtəbəl, rɪˈfjuː-) adjective refutability (ˌrɛfjʊtəˈbɪlɪtɪ, rɪˌfjuː-) noun refutably (ˈrefutably) adverb refuter (reˈfuter) noun Word origin C16: from Latin refūtāre to rebut |
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