Meaning of the word counterexample in English

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counterexample

US /ˈkaʊn.tər.ɪɡˌzæm.pl̩/
UK /ˈkaʊn.tər.ɪɡˌzɑːm.pl̩/
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Noun

an example that opposes or contradicts a generalization or a claim

Example:
The existence of a flightless bird is a counterexample to the claim that all birds can fly.
She provided a strong counterexample that disproved his theory.