disconfirmation

Noun

 * 1)  Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.
 * 2)  A particular fact, observation, or other item of evidence which shows or tends to show that a belief or hypothesis is not true.
 * 1)  A particular fact, observation, or other item of evidence which shows or tends to show that a belief or hypothesis is not true.

Synonyms

 * infirmation

Related terms

 * disconfirm

Translations

 * Finnish: diskonfirmaatio
 * Portuguese: desconfirmação