probative

pro·ba·tive

adj \ˈprō-bə-tiv\

Definition of PROBATIVE

1

: serving to test or try : exploratory

2

: serving to prove : substantiating

Examples of PROBATIVE

1. <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

Related Words: auxiliary, supplementary; beneficial, helpful

Near Antonyms: contradictory, contrary, counter, opposing

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