well-demonstrated
|well-dem-on-strat-ed|
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/wɛl ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd/
(demonstrate)
show clearly
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 'demontrer,' 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
clearly shown or proven through evidence or examples.
The theory was well-demonstrated through numerous experiments.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 10:13