HyperDic: disconfirming

English > 2 senses of the word disconfirming:
ADJECTIVEalldisconfirming, negativenot indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
alldisconfirming, invalidatingestablishing as invalid or untrue
English > disconfirming: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnot indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition.
Synonymnegative
Categorymedicine, medical specialtyThe branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
NarrowerGram-negative(of bacteria) being of or relating to a bacterium that does not retain the violet stain used in Gram's method
Oppositepositive, confirmingIndicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
English > disconfirming: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningEstablishing as invalid or untrue.
Synonyminvalidating
Broaderunsupportivenot furnishing support or assistance

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