Demonstrable: meaning, definitions and examples

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demonstrable

 

[ ˈdemənstrəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a scientific or logical argument

Clearly seen or understood; obvious. Capable of being demonstrated, proved, or shown.

Synonyms

apparent, clear, evident, manifest, obvious.

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Word Description / Examples
demonstrable

Suitable for situations where there is objective, verifiable evidence supporting a conclusion.

  • The benefits of the new technology are demonstrable through various studies
evident

Used when something is obvious to see or understand, often used in formal contexts.

  • Her joy was evident in the way she smiled
clear

Appropriate for situations where something is easy to see, understand, or perceive.

  • The instructions for the assembly were clear and easy to follow
obvious

Used in situations where something is very easily noticed or understood by everyone.

  • It was obvious that she was in a hurry
apparent

Used when something seems to be true based on the visible evidence, but not necessarily confirmed.

  • It was apparent from his tone that he was upset
manifest

Suitable for when something is easily recognizable or obvious, often used in formal or literary contexts.

  • His guilt was manifest in his refusal to meet her eyes

Examples of usage

  • It is demonstrable that smoking causes harm to health.
  • The results of the experiment were demonstrable and repeatable.
  • Her talent was demonstrable from a young age.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a practical situation

Able to be shown, proven, or supported by evidence. Capable of being demonstrated.

Synonyms

confirmable, observable, provable, verifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
demonstrable

Use this word when you can show evidence or proof of something, especially in a practical or visible way.

  • The results of the experiment are demonstrable
  • Her skill in playing the piano is demonstrable by her performance
provable

This word is appropriate when discussing something that can be proven as true or false through evidence or argument.

  • His guilt in the crime is provable with the presented evidence
  • The mathematical theorem is provable with the right equations
verifiable

Use this word when referring to something that can be checked or proved to be true, often through documentation or records.

  • The information on the resume should be verifiable
  • His achievements are verifiable through official certificates
observable

This word is best used when talking about something that can be seen or noticed, especially in a scientific or natural context.

  • The changes in the plant's growth are observable over time
  • The star's brightness is observable through a telescope
confirmable

This word is suitable when something can be checked and verified, often through additional information or evidence.

  • The theory is confirmable through further testing
  • His attendance at the event is confirmable by the guest list

Examples of usage

  • The benefits of the new policy were demonstrable within weeks.
  • His commitment to the project was demonstrable through his hard work.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonstrable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demonstrável

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शनीय

🇩🇪 nachweisbar

🇮🇩 terbukti

🇺🇦 демонстративний

🇵🇱 dający się udowodnić

🇯🇵 証明できる (しょうめいできる)

🇫🇷 démontrable

🇪🇸 demostrable

🇹🇷 kanıtlanabilir

🇰🇷 입증할 수 있는 (입증 가능한)

🇸🇦 قابل للإثبات

🇨🇿 prokazatelný

🇸🇰 dokázateľný

🇨🇳 可证明的 (kě zhèngmíng de)

🇸🇮 dokazljiv

🇮🇸 sannanlegur

🇰🇿 дәлелдеуге болатын

🇬🇪 დემონსტრირებადი

🇦🇿 sübut oluna bilən

🇲🇽 demostrable

Etymology

The word 'demonstrable' originated from the Latin word 'demonstrabilis', which comes from the verb 'demonstrare' meaning 'to point out' or 'to show clearly'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century in the sense of 'capable of being demonstrated or proved'.

See also: demonstrated, demonstrative, demonstrativeness, demonstrator, undemonstrated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,364, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.