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demonstrable

|de/mon/stra/ble|

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/dɪˈmɑːnstrəbl/

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/dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

capable of being shown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'demonstrable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'demonstrabilis,' where 'demonstrare' meant 'to show or point out.'

Historical Evolution

'demonstrabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'demonstrable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'demonstrable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being shown or pointed out,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being demonstrated or proven.

The theory is demonstrable through various experiments.

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