Counterfactual

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What Does Counterfactual Mean?

  • 反事实的
  • 虚拟的
  • 对立的

Counterfactual Pronunciation

/ˌkaʊntərˈfæktʃuəl/

Counterfactual Definition

noun

Definition

A statement or proposition that refers to a situation which is contrary to fact, often used in discussions of hypothetical scenarios.

In ZH

指与事实相悖的陈述或命题，常用于讨论假设场景。

How to Use Counterfactual in a Sentence

  • If only we had taken a different route, that's a counterfactual.
  • Counterfactual thinking can help us learn from past mistakes.
  • In his book, he explores various counterfactuals of historical events.
  • She posited a counterfactual scenario where the war never happened.
  • The counterfactual analysis revealed possible outcomes of the decision.
adjective

Definition

Relating to or expressing a condition that is contrary to fact, often used in hypothetical or speculative contexts.

In ZH

与事实相悖的，常用于假设或推测的情境。

How to Use Counterfactual in a Sentence

  • The counterfactual statement highlights what could have been.
  • In philosophy, counterfactual reasoning is crucial in ethical debates.
  • He made a counterfactual claim about the election results.
  • The study employed counterfactual analysis to assess outcomes.
  • Her counterfactual approach allowed for a deeper understanding of the theory.

Synonyms for Counterfactual