Provable: meaning, definitions and examples

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provable

 

[ ˈpruː.və.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in mathematics

Capable of being demonstrated by accepted principles or reasoning.

Synonyms

demonstrable, established, verifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
provable

Used when something can be shown to be true through evidence or logical reasoning.

  • The theory is provable with the right experiments.
  • Is it provable that he was at the meeting?
demonstrable

Used when something can be clearly shown or proven, especially through examples or evidence.

  • Her skills in the kitchen are demonstrable.
  • There is demonstrable proof of the benefits of the new policy.
established

Used when something has been proven, accepted, or recognized over time. Often refers to facts or truths that are widely accepted.

  • It is an established fact that smoking is harmful to health.
  • The company is an established leader in the tech industry.
verifiable

Used when something can be checked or confirmed to be true through investigation or testing.

  • The claims are verifiable through public records.
  • Ensure that your sources are verifiable before publishing the article.

Examples of usage

  • The theorem is provable using basic algebraic concepts.
  • The statement is provable through a series of logical steps.
Context #2 | Adjective

in law

Able to be proven with evidence or testimony.

Synonyms

demonstrable, evident, testable.

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Word Description / Examples
provable

Used when something can be shown to be true through evidence or argument, usually in a logical or scientific context.

  • His innocence is provable with the right evidence.
  • The theory is provable through a series of experiments.
evident

Used when something is clear and obvious to see or understand without needing proof.

  • The benefits of the policy are evident to everyone.
  • His happiness was evident from his big smile.
demonstrable

Used when something can be clearly shown or proven, often in a way that is observable or obvious.

  • The effectiveness of the new drug is demonstrable through clinical trials.
  • The company's success is demonstrable by its rising profits.
testable

Used when something can be tested or examined to determine its truth or effectiveness, commonly used in scientific or experimental contexts.

  • The hypothesis is testable through controlled experiments.
  • To be accepted in the scientific community, theories need to be testable.

Examples of usage

  • The defendant's innocence was provable with the alibi provided by multiple witnesses.
  • The prosecutor argued that the crime was provable beyond a reasonable doubt.

Translations

Translations of the word "provable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provável

🇮🇳 सिद्ध

🇩🇪 nachweisbar

🇮🇩 terbukti

🇺🇦 доведений

🇵🇱 dowodliwy

🇯🇵 証明可能

🇫🇷 prouvable

🇪🇸 demostrable

🇹🇷 kanıtlanabilir

🇰🇷 입증할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للإثبات

🇨🇿 prokazatelný

🇸🇰 preukázateľný

🇨🇳 可证明的

🇸🇮 dokazljiv

🇮🇸 sannanlegur

🇰🇿 дәлелденетін

🇬🇪 დადასტურებადი

🇦🇿 sübut edilə bilən

🇲🇽 demostrable

Etymology

The word 'provable' originated from the combination of 'prove' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of being'. The term has been used in various fields such as mathematics, law, and logic to describe something that can be demonstrated or established with evidence. The concept of provability has been a fundamental aspect of reasoning and argumentation throughout history.

See also: disprove, prove, proved, proven, reprove, unproven.