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substantiated

 

[ səˈbstænʃieɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

evidence

Supported with proof or evidence; justified.

Synonyms

confirmed, supported, validated

Examples of usage

  • The claims made by the author were substantiated by the research findings.
  • Without any substantiated evidence, the case was dismissed by the court.
Context #2 | Verb

claim

Established as valid, genuine, or true.

Synonyms

confirm, validate, verify

Examples of usage

  • The witness was able to substantiate the defendant's alibi.
  • The company's financial records substantiated the CEO's explanation for the losses.

Translations

Translations of the word "substantiated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundamentado

🇮🇳 सिद्ध

🇩🇪 begründet

🇮🇩 didasarkan

🇺🇦 обґрунтований

🇵🇱 uzasadniony

🇯🇵 裏付けられた

🇫🇷 fondé

🇪🇸 fundamentado

🇹🇷 kanıtlanmış

🇰🇷 입증된

🇸🇦 مدعوم بالأدلة

🇨🇿 odůvodněný

🇸🇰 odôvodnený

🇨🇳 有依据的

🇸🇮 utemeljen

🇮🇸 rökstuddur

🇰🇿 негізделген

🇬🇪 დამოწმებული

🇦🇿 əsaslandırılmış

🇲🇽 fundamentado

Word origin

The word 'substantiate' originates from the Latin word 'substantiatus', which means 'made firm or solid'. The term entered the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'substantiate' has evolved to signify providing evidence or proof to support a claim or statement. Its usage is prevalent in legal, academic, and scientific contexts to validate assertions and arguments.

See also: substantiate, unsubstantiated.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,768, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.