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Substantiating: meaning, definitions and examples

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substantiating

 

[ səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal usage

Substantiating refers to the act of providing evidence to support a claim or assertion. This is commonly used in legal contexts to validate arguments or statements made in a case. The process often involves gathering documents, witness testimonies, and other forms of proof.

Synonyms

confirming, corroborating, supporting, validating

Examples of usage

  • The attorney focused on substantiating her client's alibi.
  • The researcher spent months substantiating her theory with data.
  • The accountant was tasked with substantiating the financial discrepancies.
  • He was able to substantiate his claims through extensive documentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "substantiating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substanciando

🇮🇳 सिद्ध करना

🇩🇪 unterbauen

🇮🇩 membenarkan

🇺🇦 обґрунтування

🇵🇱 uzasadniając

🇯🇵 実証する

🇫🇷 justifiant

🇪🇸 justificando

🇹🇷 kanıtlamak

🇰🇷 입증하는

🇸🇦 تأكيد

🇨🇿 zdůvodňující

🇸🇰 zdôvodňujúce

🇨🇳 证明

🇸🇮 utemeljevanje

🇮🇸 rökstyðja

🇰🇿 дәлелдеу

🇬🇪 დადასტურება

🇦🇿 təsdiqləmə

🇲🇽 justificando

Etymology

The term 'substantiate' originates from the Latin word 'substantiare', which means 'to give substance to'. The prefix 'sub-' translates to 'under' or 'up to' and 'stans' is a form of 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. Therefore, it conveys the notion of making something substantial or giving it a firm basis. The word was adopted into Middle English as 'substantiate' around the late 14th century, retaining its meaning of making something real or providing adequate support to an idea or claim. Over time, it has found its primary usage in legal contexts, academia, and scientific discourse, where the requirement for evidence and validation is critical.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,423, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.