Demonstrable: meaning, definitions and examples
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demonstrable
[ ˈdemənstrəb(ə)l ]
in a scientific or logical argument
Clearly seen or understood; obvious. Capable of being demonstrated, proved, or shown.
Synonyms
apparent, clear, evident, manifest, obvious.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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demonstrable |
Suitable for situations where there is objective, verifiable evidence supporting a conclusion.
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evident |
Used when something is obvious to see or understand, often used in formal contexts.
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clear |
Appropriate for situations where something is easy to see, understand, or perceive.
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obvious |
Used in situations where something is very easily noticed or understood by everyone.
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apparent |
Used when something seems to be true based on the visible evidence, but not necessarily confirmed.
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manifest |
Suitable for when something is easily recognizable or obvious, often used in formal or literary contexts.
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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.
in a practical situation
Able to be shown, proven, or supported by evidence. Capable of being demonstrated.
Synonyms
confirmable, observable, provable, verifiable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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demonstrable |
Use this word when you can show evidence or proof of something, especially in a practical or visible way.
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provable |
This word is appropriate when discussing something that can be proven as true or false through evidence or argument.
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verifiable |
Use this word when referring to something that can be checked or proved to be true, often through documentation or records.
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observable |
This word is best used when talking about something that can be seen or noticed, especially in a scientific or natural context.
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confirmable |
This word is suitable when something can be checked and verified, often through additional information or evidence.
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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.
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