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- adjective That cannot be
tested ;unverifiable
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Examples
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To do other than share one's belief that is untestable, that is to force it on others to prove it, is the greatest of abominations to humankind.
TEXAS FAITH: How does a faith adapt without losing its meaning? | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2009
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They are irrefutable because they are untestable, which is unscientific.
Do fantasy stories undermine rationality in children? Ann Althouse 2008
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They are irrefutable because they are untestable, which is unscientific.
Do fantasy stories undermine rationality in children? Ann Althouse 2008
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And they should call the untestable missile defense system they are building "Welfare For Rich Republican Contributors"
Hullabaloo 2003
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"Researchers discover how to conduct first test of 'untestable' string theory."
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"Researchers discover how to conduct first test of 'untestable' string theory."
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"Researchers discover how to conduct first test of 'untestable' string theory."
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"Researchers discover how to conduct first test of 'untestable' string theory."
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"Researchers discover how to conduct first test of 'untestable' string theory."
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What about his statistics, or ideas are seen as "untestable"?
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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