Popperian

adjective

Pop·​per·​ian

päˈperēən,

-ˈpir-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the theories of Karl Popper

especially : of or relating to the theory that a hypothesis can be falsified by observed exceptions but never absolutely proven to be true

Word History

Etymology

Karl Popper †1994 British (Austrian-born) philosopher + English -an entry 2

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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