indemonstrable
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/ˌɪndɪˈmɒnstrəbl/
unprovable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'indemonstrable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indemonstrabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'demonstrabilis' meant 'able to be shown or proven.'
Historical Evolution
'indemonstrabilis' transformed into the French word 'indémontrable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indemonstrable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be shown or proven,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be demonstrated or proven.
The theory remains indemonstrable without further evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42