Meaning of the word counterexample in English
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counterexample
US /ˈkaʊn.tər.ɪɡˌzæm.pl̩/
UK /ˈkaʊn.tər.ɪɡˌzɑːm.pl̩/
Noun
an example that opposes or contradicts a generalization or a claim
Example:
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The existence of a flightless bird is a counterexample to the claim that all birds can fly.
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She provided a strong counterexample that disproved his theory.
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