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probative

pro·ba·tive
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-buh-tiv, prob-uh-]
    • /ˈproʊ bə tɪv, ˈprɒb ə-/
    • /ˈprəʊbətɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-buh-tiv, prob-uh-]
    • /ˈproʊ bə tɪv, ˈprɒb ə-/

Definitions of probative word

  • adjective probative serving or designed for testing or trial. 1
  • adjective probative affording proof or evidence. 1
  • adjective probative serving to test or designed for testing 0
  • adjective probative providing proof or evidence 0
  • adjective probative serving to test or try 0

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Origin of probative

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Middle French probatif < Latin probātīvus of proof. See probate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Probative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

probative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

probative usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with probative

  • what is probative evidence?
  • what is probative value?

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