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irreproducibility

irreproducibility

9.9
The fact that a result cannot be copied in another test
  • noun
  • /ˌɪrɪˌproʊdʒəˈbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : irreproducibilidad
  • Many scientists are frustrated by the irreproducibility of their findings in such a complex field.

Examples

  • The study highlighted issues of irreproducibility that are common in psychological research.

  • Scientific ambition is requalified by fully acknowledging the limits of understanding as highlighted by the notorious uncertainties associated with non-linearity, complexity, and irreproducibility.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The irreproducibility of the experiment's results raised concerns among the researchers about their methods.

Antonyms

reproducibility
  • Specialized
2 6.2

Ability to repeat a test or experiment and get the same results

How Reproducible

reproducibility
  • Specialized
2 6.2
irreproducibility
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

irreproducibility singular
irreproducibilities plural

Morphology

irreproducibility = irreproducible (transparent) = ir + re + produce + ible + ity

This is a standard noun formation from the adjective 'irreproducible' meaning the state or quality of being irreproducible.

Etymology

Irreproducibility comes from ir- 'not', re- 'again' and produce 'make', like in the word reproduce, with the ending -bility meaning 'ability'. So irreproducibility is 'not able to be made again', which is why scientists use it for results or experiments that cannot be copied.