self-proving

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Definitions of self-proving word

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

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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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.

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