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- [proov]
- /pruv/
- /ʌn.ˈpruːv.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proov]
- /pruv/
Definitions of unproven word
- verb with object unproven to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim. 1
- verb with object unproven Law. to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will); probate. 1
- verb with object unproven to give demonstration of by action. 1
- verb with object unproven 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 unproven to show (oneself) to have the character or ability expected of one, especially through one's actions. 1
- verb with object unproven Mathematics. to verify the correctness or validity of by mathematical demonstration or arithmetical proof. 1
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Origin of unproven
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 Unproven
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unproven 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 65% 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.
unproven usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unproven
adj unproven
- conceptive — having the power of mental conception
- controvertible — to argue against; dispute; deny; oppose.
- ideological — of or relating to ideology.
adjective unproven
- alleged — An alleged fact has been stated but has not been proved to be true.
- formularized — Simple past tense and past participle of formularize.
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
Antonyms for unproven
adj unproven
- beyond question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
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