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
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Cheng and others walked through data points designed to underline that Amazon’s gigantic funnel brings demonstrable results to programmers big (HBO Max, Apple TV+, Paramount+) and niche (Crunchyroll). Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2025 Blue Ivy represents something unprecedented in American celebrity culture: the first generation of ultra-privileged children with extraordinary access and demonstrable talent. Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 Perhaps Newsom’s hoping that this new fight with Trump over immigration will make voters turn a blind eye to his demonstrable failures as an executive, and just in time for 2028. S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025 This issue represents a pressing economic challenge in Pakistan, as well as other parts of the world: having a vast population with demonstrable financial discipline, yet for many, no pathway to formal credit. Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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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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