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
- <no dearth of probative evidence for the theory of evolution>
First Known Use of PROBATIVE
15th century
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