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Definition of counterexample noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

counterexample

noun

/ˈkaʊntərɪɡzɑːmpl/

/ˈkaʊntərɪɡzæmpl/

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counterexample (to something) an example that provides evidence against an idea or theory
- Stark offers an interesting counterexample to Logan's argument.
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