How Do You Spell DISBELIEVES?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsbɪlˈiːvz] (IPA)

The word "disbelieves" is spelled with two prefixes attached to the base word "believe." The first prefix, "dis-," means "not" or "lack of," indicating the opposite of believe. The second prefix, "-s," indicates the third person singular present tense. The base word "believe" is pronounced /bɪˈliːv/, and the added prefixes change the pronunciation to /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvz/. The IPA phonetic transcription reflects this change in spelling and shows the pronunciation of each sound in the word.

DISBELIEVES Meaning and Definition

  1. Disbelieves is the present tense of the verb "disbelieve," which refers to the act of rejecting or refusing to accept something as true or valid. It is the opposite of believing or having faith in something. When one disbelieves, they hold the perspective that the information, claim, or concept presented lacks credibility or evidence.

    To disbelieve can be a conscious decision or a natural response to skepticism or doubt. It involves questioning the validity or truthfulness of a statement, idea, or belief, often requiring evidence or reasoning to convince the individual otherwise. Disbelief can be driven by personal experiences, conflicting information, or a general mistrust in the source or subject matter at hand.

    The act of disbelieving can manifest in various contexts, from religious beliefs to scientific theories, historical events to personal testimonies. It can occur on an individual level or be shared by a group or society. Disbelieving often prompts further investigation or exploration in order to seek truth or to find alternative explanations that align with one's own understanding or beliefs.

    Disbelief should not be confused with denial, which typically involves refusing to accept or acknowledge something despite evidence or persuasions. Disbelieving allows for the possibility of being convinced or persuaded, whereas denial often leads to a steadfast rejection of the information or reality presented.

Common Misspellings for DISBELIEVES

Etymology of DISBELIEVES

The word "disbelieves" is derived from the combination of the prefix "dis-" and the verb "believes".

The prefix "dis-" comes from various sources, including Latin and Old French, and it primarily denotes negation or reversal. In this case, "dis-" negates the action of "believes", indicating the opposite meaning.

The verb "believes" originates from the Middle English word "beleven" or "belevene", derived from the Old English term "gelefan". Its roots can be traced back to the Germanic language family, specifically the West Germanic branch. It shares a common origin with the German verb "glauben" and the Dutch verb "geloven".

Conjugate verb Disbelieves

CONDITIONAL

I would disbelieve
we would disbelieve
you would disbelieve
he/she/it would disbelieve
they would disbelieve

FUTURE

I will disbelieve
we will disbelieve
you will disbelieve
he/she/it will disbelieve
they will disbelieve

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disbelieved
we will have disbelieved
you will have disbelieved
he/she/it will have disbelieved
they will have disbelieved

PAST

I disbelieved
we disbelieved
you disbelieved
he/she/it disbelieved
they disbelieved

PAST PERFECT

I had disbelieved
we had disbelieved
you had disbelieved
he/she/it had disbelieved
they had disbelieved

PRESENT

I disbelieve
we disbelieve
you disbelieve
he/she/it disbelieves
they disbelieve

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disbelieved
we have disbelieved
you have disbelieved
he/she/it has disbelieved
they have disbelieved
I am disbelieving
we are disbelieving
you are disbelieving
he/she/it is disbelieving
they are disbelieving
I was disbelieving
we were disbelieving
you were disbelieving
he/she/it was disbelieving
they were disbelieving
I will be disbelieving
we will be disbelieving
you will be disbelieving
he/she/it will be disbelieving
they will be disbelieving
I have been disbelieving
we have been disbelieving
you have been disbelieving
he/she/it has been disbelieving
they have been disbelieving
I had been disbelieving
we had been disbelieving
you had been disbelieving
he/she/it had been disbelieving
they had been disbelieving
I will have been disbelieving
we will have been disbelieving
you will have been disbelieving
he/she/it will have been disbelieving
they will have been disbelieving
I would have disbelieved
we would have disbelieved
you would have disbelieved
he/she/it would have disbelieved
they would have disbelieved
I would be disbelieving
we would be disbelieving
you would be disbelieving
he/she/it would be disbelieving
they would be disbelieving
I would have been disbelieving
we would have been disbelieving
you would have been disbelieving
he/she/it would have been disbelieving
they would have been disbelieving

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