fǎn​zhèng​fǎ

proof by contradiction

Senses

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.

References

synonym 反证法/反證法 归谬法/歸謬法
see 反证/反證 反证法/反證法
same_as 归谬法/歸謬法 反证法/反證法