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- [proov]
- /pruv/
- /ˈpruːvəbl/
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- [proov]
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Definitions of provable word
- verb with object provable to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. 1
- verb with object provable Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 1
- verb with object provable to give demonstration of by action. 1
- verb with object provable to subject to a test, experiment, comparison, analysis, or the like, to determine quality, amount, acceptability, characteristics, etc.: to prove ore. 1
- verb with object provable to show (oneself) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions. 1
- verb with object provable Mathematics. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof. 1
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Origin of provable
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English proven < Old French prover < Latin probāre to try, test, prove, approve, derivative of probus good. See probity
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Parts of speech for Provable
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provable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
provable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for provable
adj provable
- ascertainable — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
- deducible — to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer: From the evidence the detective deduced that the gardener had done it.
- deductive — Deductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions logically from other things that are already known.
- determinable — able to be decided, fixed, or found out
- discoverable — to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
adjective provable
- assayable — That may be assayed.
- attestable — Able to be attested.
- confirmable — Capable of being checked, verifiable.
- demonstrable — A demonstrable fact or quality can be shown to be true or to exist.
- establishable — Able to be established.
Antonyms for provable
verb with object provable
- disprovable — to prove (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be false or wrong; refute; invalidate: I disproved his claim.
- improvable — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
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