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refutable
Example
The hypothesis is refutable if there is evidence to the contrary. [refutable: adjective]
Example
The defendant's alibi was easily refutable by the prosecution's evidence. [refutable: adjective]
confutable
Example
The theory is confutable if there are alternative explanations. [confutable: adjective]
Example
The speaker's argument was confutable by the opposing viewpoint. [confutable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Refutable is more commonly used than confutable in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between refutable and confutable?
Refutable is more formal than confutable, which is less common and more likely to be used in academic or technical contexts.
