2009年3月27日 星期五

irrefutable, extramural , extra- (OUTSIDE), irrefutable, deep down,

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Irrefutability is not a virtue of a theory.. .but a vice. 5. Every genuine test of a theory is an attempt to falsify it, or to refute it... 6. ...



extramural , extra- (OUTSIDE)

...a shutter of apprehension, deep down.

deep down
At bottom, basically. For example, Deep down she was a rebel, or Although he would never admit it, deep down he was very fond of her[c. 1900]
Meaning #1: in reality

Synonyms: at heartat bottominsidein spite of appearance



extramural MAINLY UK
adjective (US USUALLY extension)
organized especially by a college or university, etc. for people who are not students there:
extramural classes/courses
adj.
Occurring or situated outside of the walls or boundaries, as of a community: the university's extramural courses.



extra- (OUTSIDE)
prefix
outside or in addition to:
extraterrestrial beings (= imaginary creatures which come from outside the planet Earth)
an extramarital affair (= a sexual relationship of a married person with someone other than their husband or wife)
extracurricular activities (= activities which are not part of the usual school or college course)



irrefutable
adjective FORMAL
impossible to prove wrong:
an irrefutable argument
irrefutable evidence of health risks

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