demonstrable

adjective

de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl How to pronounce demonstrable (audio)
1
: capable of being demonstrated
2
demonstrability noun
demonstrably adverb

Examples of demonstrable in a Sentence

There is no demonstrable evidence that the treatment is effective. as a serious scientist, she is only interested in demonstrable phenomena
Recent Examples on the Web This has not led to any demonstrable gains in student achievement in these two troubled counties. David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024 Though many of them were initially intended for diabetes patients, and can have some serious adverse side effects, the impact of these weight-loss drugs has already been demonstrable. NPR, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for demonstrable 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of demonstrable was in the 15th century

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“Demonstrable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

demonstrable

adjective
de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl How to pronounce demonstrable (audio)
: capable of being demonstrated or proved
demonstrably adverb
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