word
Falsifiability
fal-sih-fy-ah-BIL-ih-tee
/ˌfɔːlsɪfaɪəˈbɪlɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
falsifiability
Dictionary meaning
Karl Popper's criterion that a scientific theory must make predictions that could in principle be proven wrong by observation or experiment
Examples
- Popper argued that Freudian psychoanalysis lacks falsifiability because it can explain any observed behavior.
Pronunciation tips
Stress the fifth syllable: 'fal-si-fi-a-BIL-i-ty'. Often called the 'Popper criterion'.
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