provably

adverb

prov·​ably ˈprü-və-blē 

: in a way that can be proved

provably false/true

Pate's embrace of voter ID was similarly focused on addressing a problem that doesn't provably exist to any significant degree.

—Philip Bump

Examples of provably in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By contrast, the defense will point to the parts of the book that are provably false, in an attempt to discredit it, explained David Roger, the former Clark County, Nevada, district attorney. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Elena's optionality means a business buyer gets a machine that provably runs on its own. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

This is people circulating and spreading false, provably inaccurate information. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026

Either way, Maryland voters deserve an election system that is not only fair but provably accurate. — Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for provably

• movably
• immovably
• removably