counterinstance

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Meaning

1. noun An instance (example) which shows the opposite of a given theory to be true, thus disproving it.

Similar words

counterexample counterexemplification counterproof counter-evidence pseudo-counterexample countertheorem counterevidence counterinduction countereffect antithesis

Often followed by

to of is

Word family

counter-instance counter-instances counterinstances