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eine Theorie verwerfen

to reject/discard a theory

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Noun
Theorie f.
Verb
verwerfen
Topic
Bildung und Wissen

In a sentence

Der Wissenschaftler verwirft die alte Theorie nach der Studie.

How it is used

Means 'to reject/discard a theory' as invalid. Formal register, used in scientific or business contexts. A company might 'eine Theorie verwerfen' after a failed product test. Implies finality, unlike 'ablehnen' (decline).

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