well-proven
|well-prov-en|
/wɛl ˈpruːvən/
demonstrated validity
Etymology
'well-proven' originates from the combination of 'well,' meaning 'thoroughly' or 'satisfactorily,' and 'proven,' the past participle of 'prove,' which comes from Latin 'probare,' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove.'
'proven' changed from the Old French word 'prover' and eventually became the modern English word 'prove.'
Initially, 'prove' meant 'to test or try,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to demonstrate the truth or validity of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been demonstrated or established as true or valid through evidence or experience.
The theory is well-proven and widely accepted in the scientific community.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 00:14