Assertable: meaning, definitions and examples
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assertable
[ əˈsɜrtəbl ]
in logic
The term 'assertable' refers to a statement or proposition that can be confidently affirmed or claimed to be true. In the context of logic and philosophy, an assertable statement possesses qualities that allow it to be evidence-based and verifiable. It is often used in discussions about semantic theories or in the evaluation of arguments. An assertable claim typically implies that there is sufficient justification or evidence to support it, making it more credible and acceptable in rational discourse.
Synonyms
affirmable, claimable, provable.
Examples of usage
- The argument presented was assertable based on the available data.
- In formal logic, only certain propositions are considered assertable.
- Her claims were assertable, as they were backed by scientific research.
Translations
Translations of the word "assertable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afirmável
🇮🇳 पूर्णतः सत्यापित किया जा सकने वाला
🇩🇪 behauptbar
🇮🇩 dapat dibuktikan
🇺🇦 заперечуваний
🇵🇱 do udowodnienia
🇯🇵 主張可能な
🇫🇷 affirmable
🇪🇸 afirmable
🇹🇷 iddia edilebilir
🇰🇷 주장 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل التأكيد
🇨🇿 potvrditelný
🇸🇰 potvrdený
🇨🇳 可断言的
🇸🇮 trditven
🇮🇸 áskiljanlegur
🇰🇿 дәлелденетін
🇬🇪 განმტკიცებადი
🇦🇿 təsdiqlənə bilən
🇲🇽 afirmable
Etymology
The word 'assertable' derives from the verb 'assert', which traces back to the Latin 'assertus', the past participle of 'asserere', meaning 'to affirm, claim, or maintain'. The prefix 'a-' suggests a movement towards or a relation to the act of asserting. The English term began to be used in the late 19th century as the need for precision in logical assertions became more prominent. The suffix '-able' denotes capability, thus 'assertable' essentially means that something can be asserted. Its usage in philosophical discussions has increased, particularly in the realms of epistemology and argumentation theory, as scholars emphasize the clarity and defendability of claims made in scholarly and intellectual settings.