provably

prove

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proov]
- /pruv/
- /provabli/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proov]
- /pruv/

Definitions of provably word

verb with object provably to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. 1
verb with object provably Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 1
verb with object provably to give demonstration of by action. 1
verb with object provably 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 provably to show (oneself) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions. 1
verb with object provably Mathematics. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof. 1

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Origin of provably

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 Provably

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provably 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 61% 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.

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