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substantiation

sub·stan·ti·ate
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh b-stan-shee-eyt]
    • /səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt/
    • /səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh b-stan-shee-eyt]
    • /səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt/

Definitions of substantiation word

  • verb with object substantiation to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge. 1
  • verb with object substantiation to give substantial existence to: to substantiate an idea through action. 1
  • verb with object substantiation to affirm as having substance; give body to; strengthen: to substantiate a friendship. 1
  • noun substantiation evidence, verification 1
See all 4 definitions of substantiation

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Origin of substantiation

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < New Latin substantiātus (past participle of substantiāre), equivalent to Latin substanti(a) substance + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Substantiation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Substantiation

substantiation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for substantiation

noun substantiation

  • acid test — The acid test of something is an important aspect or result that it might have, which allows you to decide whether it is true or successful.
  • attestation — the act of attesting
  • authentication — to establish as genuine.
  • blue book — A blue book is an official government report or register of statistics.
  • certification — a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement
All 29 Synonyms of substantiation

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