Falsifiëren
Example: We moeten de theorie kunnen falsifiëren om haar wetenschappelijk te maken.
Definition
"Falsifiëren" means to prove or demonstrate that a theory, hypothesis, or statement is false or incorrect, especially in a scientific or philosophical context. It involves testing and attempting to disprove an idea to establish its validity or scientific status.
Etymology
The word "falsifiëren" comes from the Latin verb 'falsificare,' which means 'to falsify' or 'to make false.' It entered Dutch through scientific and philosophical discourse, emphasizing the principle that scientific theories must be testable and capable of being proven false.
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"Falsifiëren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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