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- [koun-ter-ig-zam-puh l, -zahm-]
- /ˈkaʊn tər ɪgˌzæm pəl, -ˌzɑm-/
- /kaʊntərɪgˈzɑːmpl/
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- [koun-ter-ig-zam-puh l, -zahm-]
- /ˈkaʊn tər ɪgˌzæm pəl, -ˌzɑm-/
Definitions of counterexample word
- noun counterexample an example or fact that is inconsistent with a hypothesis and may be used in argument against it 3
- noun counterexample an example used to support an argument or claim that is in opposition to another argument or claim 3
- noun counterexample an example that refutes an assertion or claim. 1
- noun counterexample (logic) An exception to a proposed general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of a universally quantified statement. 1
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Origin of counterexample
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; counter- + example
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Parts of speech for Counterexample
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preposition
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counterexample popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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