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consistently-demonstrated

|con-sist-ent-ly-dem-on-strat-ed|

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/kənˈsɪstəntli ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd/

(demonstrate)

show clearly

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
demonstratedemonstratesdemonstrateddemonstrateddemonstratingdemonstrationdemonstrateddemonstrativedemonstratively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'demonstrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dēmonstrāre,' where 'dē-' meant 'completely' and 'monstrāre' meant 'to show.'

Historical Evolution

'dēmonstrāre' transformed into the Old French word 'demonstrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'demonstrate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to show or point out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

regularly shown or proven through repeated actions or evidence.

Her consistently-demonstrated skills earned her a promotion.

Synonyms

Antonyms

inconsistently-demonstrated

Last updated: 2025/07/22 11:28