Self-refute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Self-refute is a verb meaning (intransitive) (of an idea or theory) To prove itself false by showing that falsehood is a logical consequence of the act or situation of holding it to be true.
Meaning
(intransitive) (of an idea or theory) To prove itself false by showing that falsehood is a logical consequence of the act or situation of holding it to be true.
Example Sentences
Moreover it is philosophical suicide, since it self-refutes.
Word Forms
- self-refutes
- self-refuting
- self-refuted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refute, disprove, rebut, refel, disconfirm, confute.
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