logical refutation
[ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌrɛfjuˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: logical refutations
refutação lógica
1. The act of proving a statement, argument, or theory to be false or incorrect through logical reasoning and evidence
The scientist presented a logical refutation of the outdated hypothesis by demonstrating contradictory experimental results.
O cientista apresentou uma refutação lógica da hipótese ultrapassada ao demonstrar resultados experimentais contraditórios.
2. A counter-argument or proof that uses logical principles to demonstrate the invalidity or falsehood of a claim
Her logical refutation of the proposal was based on a careful analysis of the statistical data.
Sua refutação lógica da proposta foi baseada em uma análise cuidadosa dos dados estatísticos.
The term 'logical refutation' is used extensively in academic, legal, and scientific discourse in both Brazilian and American English-speaking contexts. In Brazil, it is particularly common in philosophy, law, and higher education. The concept reflects the importance of rational argumentation and evidence-based reasoning in Western intellectual tradition.
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