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disprobative
Example
The disprobative evidence presented in court proved the defendant's innocence. [disprobative: adjective]
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Her disprobative remarks caused the audience to question the speaker's credibility. [disprobative: adjective]
disproving
Example
The scientist spent years disproving the theory of spontaneous generation. [disproving: gerund or present participle]
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The lack of evidence disproving the existence of extraterrestrial life leaves the possibility open. [disproving: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disproving is more commonly used than disprobative in everyday language, as it is a versatile word that covers a wide range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disprobative and disproving?
Both disprobative and disproving can be used in formal or academic contexts, but disproving is more neutral in tone and therefore more suitable for formal writing or speech.
