Counterexample
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterexample is a noun meaning (logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
Meaning
(logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
Word Forms
- counterexamples
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterexemplification, pseudo-counterexample, counterinstance, counterexemplar, counterproof, counterlegal.
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