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unproved

 

[ ʌnˈpruːvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

evidence lacking

The term 'unproved' refers to something that has not been demonstrated to be true or valid through factual evidence or rigorous testing. It is often used in scientific contexts to describe hypotheses or theories that have yet to receive support from experimental or observational data. This adjective emphasizes the lack of confirmed validation and can apply to various fields such as law, science, and claims. Essentially, it indicates an absence of proof that can definitively establish the truth of a proposition.

Synonyms

unconfirmed, unsubstantiated, untested, unverified

Examples of usage

  • The unproved theory was met with skepticism.
  • Many unproved allegations can complicate legal cases.
  • His unproved claims lacked credible backing.

Translations

Translations of the word "unproved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não comprovado

🇮🇳 अप्रमाणित

🇩🇪 nicht bewiesen

🇮🇩 belum terbukti

🇺🇦 непідтверджений

🇵🇱 nieudowodniony

🇯🇵 未確認の

🇫🇷 non prouvé

🇪🇸 no probado

🇹🇷 kanıtlanmamış

🇰🇷 입증되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مثبت

🇨🇿 neprokázaný

🇸🇰 nepreukázaný

🇨🇳 未经证实的

🇸🇮 nepreverjen

🇮🇸 óstaðfest

🇰🇿 дәлелденбеген

🇬🇪 არასაბუთებული

🇦🇿 sübut olunmamış

🇲🇽 no probado

Etymology

The word 'unproved' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the past participle 'proved', which comes from the verb 'prove'. The verb 'prove' has origins in the Latin word 'probare', meaning 'to test, to try, or to examine'. In English, the term has evolved over the centuries to encompass various applications in legal, scientific, and general discourse. Its usage has been noted as early as the late Middle Ages, where similar words were used in legal contexts. The notion of something being unproved has gained significant attention in contemporary discussions, especially in the realms of science and media, where claims often require rigorous validation to be considered credible.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,525, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.