ascertainable
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/ˌæsərˈteɪnəbl/
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/ˌæsəˈteɪnəbl/
(ascertain)
confirm with certainty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ascertain' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acertener,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'certain' meant 'sure.'
Historical Evolution
'acertener' transformed into the Middle English word 'ascertain,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ascertain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make certain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being found out or discovered with certainty.
The results of the experiment are ascertainable through careful analysis.
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