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Meaning of self-refute | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

(of an idea or theory) To prove itself false by showing that falsehood is a logical consequence of the act or situation of holding it to be true.

intransitive

Examples

“Moreover it is philosophical suicide, since it self-refutes.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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