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demonstrable

de·mon·stra·ble
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-mon-struh-buh l, dem-uh n-]
    • /dɪˈmɒn strə bəl, ˈdɛm ən-/
    • /dɪˈmɒn.strə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-mon-struh-buh l, dem-uh n-]
    • /dɪˈmɒn strə bəl, ˈdɛm ən-/

Definitions of demonstrable word

  • adjective demonstrable A demonstrable fact or quality can be shown to be true or to exist. 3
  • adjective demonstrable able to be demonstrated or proved 3
  • adjective demonstrable that can be demonstrated, or proved 3
  • adjective demonstrable capable of being demonstrated or proved. 1
  • adjective demonstrable clearly evident; obvious: a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare. 1
  • noun demonstrable Clearly apparent or capable of being logically proved. 1

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Origin of demonstrable

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin dēmonstrābilis, equivalent to Latin dēmonstrā(re) (see demonstrate) + -bilis -ble

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Parts of speech for Demonstrable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

demonstrable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

demonstrable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for demonstrable

adj demonstrable

  • verifiable — to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
  • undeniable — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
  • unmistakable — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
  • obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
  • irrefutable — not capable of being refuted or disproved: irrefutable logic.

adjective demonstrable

  • patent — the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
  • noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
  • perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
  • discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
  • apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.

Antonyms for demonstrable

adj demonstrable

  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
  • distorted — not truly or completely representing the facts or reality; misrepresented; false: She has a distorted view of life.
  • vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
  • doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.

adjective demonstrable

  • imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.

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