Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "a counterexample" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in discussions related to logic, mathematics, or philosophy to illustrate a case that disproves a general statement or theory.
Example: "To prove that the statement is false, we need to provide a counterexample that contradicts it."
Alternatives: "an opposing example" or "a refuting case".
Exact(60)
Is this a counterexample to Klein's thesis?
As a counterexample, he offered President George H. W.
There is a counterexample, however, to the north.
Yet we have a counterexample right in front of us.
But each of these seems to have a counterexample.
Therefore, it may be worth looking at a counterexample.
As a counterexample, she cited Webvan, the online grocer that shut down earlier this month.
Other legal scholars argue, however, that for any case that conservatives deplore, there is a counterexample.
As a counterexample, he offers Norway's management of its offshore-oil boom.
But it is far too early to declare China a counterexample to the Acemoglu-Robinson argument.
Take as a counterexample Drake, Nicki Minaj's label mate, who offers a more emotionally complicate palate.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com