demonstrable

adjective

de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl How to pronounce demonstrable (audio)
Synonyms of demonstrablenext
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
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America has witnessed a proliferation of voting rights groups with sound justification and demonstrable results, but there comes a point when there may be too much of a good thing. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026 Translate each core value into demonstrable behaviors, hiring criteria, decision-making frameworks and performance expectations. Amanda Pascale, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Christian Science teaches that the divine laws of Truth and Life, as demonstrated by Jesus and his disciples, continue to operate today as an eternal, demonstrable Science. Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 These improvements, and the demonstrable impact of public dollars, make the case for continued investment. Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demonstrable

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 2 Jul. 2026.

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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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