probative
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pro·ba·tive
adjective \ˈprō-bə-tiv\Definition of PROBATIVE
1
: serving to test or try : exploratory
2
: serving to prove : substantiating
Examples of PROBATIVE
- <no dearth of probative evidence for the theory of evolution>
First Known Use of PROBATIVE
15th century
Related to PROBATIVE
- Synonyms
- confirmational, confirmatory, confirming, corroborating, corroboratory, corroborative, probatory, substantiating, supporting, supportive, verifying, vindicating
- Antonyms
- confuting, disproving, refuting
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