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反证法
fǎn​zhèng​fǎ

proof by contradiction

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反证法 反證法 fǎn​zhèng​fǎ
proof by contradiction
A method of indirect proof that assumes the opposite of a statement is true and shows this leads to an impossible result; reduction to absurdity.

Frequency

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0.069 per million

Cross-References

Synonym

  • 归谬法 guī​miù​fǎ

Referenced by

  • 反证 fǎn​zhèng

Sources

Frequency data
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