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   controvert

   /ˌkɒntrəˈvəːt/

   verb

   • 1. deny the truth of (something): "subsequent work from the same laboratory controverted these results"
   • ▪ argue about (something): "the views in the article have been controverted"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin controversus (see controversy), on the pattern of pairs such as adversus (see adverse), advertere (see advert2).

   Derivatives

   • 1. controvertible adjective

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   4 days ago · Definitions of confute. verb. prove to be false. synonyms: disprove. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Confute." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/confute. Accessed 22 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,262,127 new words. Master your first word today!

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   1 day ago · Logic is traditionally defined as the study of the laws of thought or correct reasoning, and is usually understood in terms of inferences or arguments. Reasoning is the activity of drawing inferences. Arguments are the outward expression of inferences. An argument is a set of premises together with a conclusion.

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   2 days ago · The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has characterized the development of science since at least the 17th century. The scientific method involves careful observation coupled with rigorous scepticism, because cognitive assumptions can distort the interpretation of the observation.

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   5 days ago · Even in older children, these diagnoses are made only with extreme caution, as there is controversy around the notion of labeling children. Children can be diagnosed with the following types of emotional and behavioral disorders: Anxiety disorders. Bipolar disorder.

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