Unverifiable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unverifiable
[ ʌnˈvɜːrɪfaɪəbl ]
evidence, claims
Unverifiable refers to something that cannot be confirmed or substantiated through evidence or methods of verification. This term is often used in discussions about data, evidence, claims, and information that lack the necessary proof or documentation to support their validity. In legal contexts, it denotes assertions that cannot be proven true or false, which can impact the reliability of testimonies or documents. In scientific terms, it describes hypotheses or theories that lack the means for experimental confirmation.
Synonyms
unconfirmed, uncorroborated, unproven, unsubstantiated.
Examples of usage
- The witness provided unverifiable information.
- Many unverifiable claims circulate on the internet.
- The research was based on unverifiable data.
- His statement was deemed unverifiable by the experts.
Translations
Translations of the word "unverifiable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não verificável
🇮🇳 असत्यापित
🇩🇪 nicht verifizierbar
🇮🇩 tidak dapat diverifikasi
🇺🇦 непідтверджуваний
🇵🇱 nieweryfikowalny
🇯🇵 検証できない
🇫🇷 non vérifiable
🇪🇸 no verificable
🇹🇷 doğrulanamaz
🇰🇷 검증할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للتحقق
🇨🇿 neověřitelný
🇸🇰 neoveriteľný
🇨🇳 无法验证
🇸🇮 nepreverljiv
🇮🇸 óstaðfestanlegur
🇰🇿 тексерілмейтін
🇬🇪 არასანქცირებული
🇦🇿 təsdiqlənməz
🇲🇽 no verificable
Etymology
The term 'unverifiable' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the root word 'verifiable', which comes from 'verify'. The root 'verify' originates from the Latin word 'verificare', which means 'to make true'. The word gained prominence in legal and academic contexts, especially as the need for credible sources became crucial in research and information dissemination. As technology progressed, particularly with the rise of the internet and social media, the term became increasingly relevant, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between credible and dubious information. Discussions around unverifiable claims have become part of larger debates on misinformation, fake news, and the need for critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age.