Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

falsifiable

Adjective
/ˈfɔːl.sɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/
Definition
Capable of being proven false by evidence or argument.
Examples
  • The hypothesis must be falsifiable to be considered scientific.
  • His theory was praised because it was clearly falsifiable.
Meaning
A theory or statement that can be tested and potentially disproven by observations or experiments.
Synonyms
  • Refutable
  • Disprovable
  • Testable