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
Recent Examples on the Web In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, President Biden reportedly called on Israel to change course and take demonstrable steps to better preserve civilian life and enable the flow of aid. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024 Still, simply by naming these artists, Beyoncé has given them a demonstrable boost in streams and fans. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 And while the standards aren't particularly difficult to meet – of the 321 films eligible for Oscars, 265 qualified under the new requirements for Best Picture consideration – there is demonstrable diversity among nominees this year. Bob Mondello, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024 Hedging bets, Porsche is investing in demonstrable upgrades of its existing gasoline and gas-electric hybrid vehicles to keep them relevant and fresh. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 That might seem less pat if the characters had demonstrable private sides, or were treated with at least occasional humor. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Governor Hogan’s clear and demonstrable commitment to fiscal balance, reducing regulations and cutting taxes was a game changer for efforts to attract business and jobs to our state. Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024 Either way, the Houthis’ demonstrable threat to local shipping could hamper repair efforts. David Meyer, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024 Even taken on its own terms, as a means of changing public-health behavior, Ladapo’s anti-vaccine activism has been a demonstrable failure. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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