Etymology

refragable

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Today it means: Capable of being refuted; refutable. Full definition →

Latin refragabilis
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  1. Latin · derived fromrefragari“to oppose”
  2. Latin · derived fromrefragabilis
  3. English todayrefragable

Latin refragabilis, from Latin refragari (“to oppose”).

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