counter-example

[US]/[ˈkaʊntə ɪɡˈzæmpl]/
[UK]/[ˈkaʊntər ɪɡˈzæmpl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An argument or example that disproves a general statement.; A specific instance that contradicts a claim or hypothesis.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

a counter-example

provide counter-examples

finding counter-examples

counter-examples exist

show counter-example

counter-example case

counter-example proves

counter-example to

counter-example scenario

Example Sentences

the argument seemed sound, but a simple counter-example disproved it.

finding a counter-example is crucial in testing scientific hypotheses.

he tried to defend his claim, but i presented a compelling counter-example.

the professor asked us to look for a counter-example to the theory.

a single counter-example can invalidate a universal statement.

we used a counter-example to demonstrate the flaw in their reasoning.

the logic appeared valid until we discovered a counter-example online.

the student provided a strong counter-example to challenge the assumption.

it's important to consider potential counter-examples when evaluating an argument.

the team searched for a counter-example to the proposed solution.

despite their confidence, a counter-example emerged during the debate.

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