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demonstrably

|de-mon-stra-bly|

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/dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli/

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/dɪˈmɒnstrəbli/

(demonstrable)

capable of being shown

Base FormAdverb
demonstrabledemonstrably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'demonstrably' 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' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that can be shown or proven.

The theory was demonstrably false.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 05:37