Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unfalsifiable
Adjective
/ʌnˈfɔːlsɪfaɪəbl/
Definition
Not able to be proven false or invalid.
Examples
- This hypothesis is considered unfalsifiable because it cannot be tested by any possible observation.
- Many philosophical theories are unfalsifiable, which makes them less scientific.
- In the discussion of certain beliefs, being unfalsifiable is often seen as a weakness.
Meaning
A statement or theory that cannot be shown to be false, regardless of the evidence presented against it.
Synonyms
- Irrefutable
- Unassailable
- Incontrovertible
