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 That might seem less pat if the characters had demonstrable private sides, or were treated with at least occasional humor. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Governor Hogan’s clear and demonstrable commitment to fiscal balance, reducing regulations and cutting taxes was a game changer for efforts to attract business and jobs to our state. Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024 Either way, the Houthis’ demonstrable threat to local shipping could hamper repair efforts. David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024 Even taken on its own terms, as a means of changing public-health behavior, Ladapo’s anti-vaccine activism has been a demonstrable failure. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2024 The response to this legislation also gives a demonstrable example of industry flowing into regulatory-friendly regions, as the EU has experienced a 200% surge in crypto trade volumes in the wake of MiCA. Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Transparent communication and a demonstrable commitment to change would be our priorities. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Membership requires cities to make demonstrable progress toward climate goals aligned with the Paris Agreement. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2023 There are some existential fears about a future robot takeover, but very concrete and demonstrable risks are also unfolding in the present. Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 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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