counterexample
nounEtymology From counter- + example.
1
Human sciences, Logic, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sciences An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.
- Derived terms
- pseudo-counterexample
- Related terms
- counterargue, counterargument, counterexemplification, counterexemplify