demonstrably

American  

[dih-mon-struh-blee] / dɪˈmɒn strə bli /

adverb

1. in a way that can be demonstrated or proved.

   Privatization may be good for the government contractors who profit, but it's demonstrably less efficient in sectors like health care.

2. very evidently; obviously.

   Earlier in the game, the wide receiver was demonstrably agitated about not getting the ball enough.

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Other Word Forms

• nondemonstrably adverb
• undemonstrably adverb

Etymology

Origin of demonstrably

demonstrab(le) ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

That, coupled with the recently released dismal job numbers, means the state of things is starting to look demonstrably worse.

From Salon

He said he’d like to give supervisors greater authority to quickly weed out complaints that “are demonstrably false on their face” based on body camera footage and other evidence.”

From Los Angeles Times

Pollard said he had made this statement after receiving written confirmation from the chief of the general staff and the national armaments director saying Ajax was "demonstrably safe to operate".

From BBC

Lord Andrew Tyrie said while he was a supporter of the bill's intentions, it was "demonstrably flawed".

From BBC

Canada’s economy “has already been treading water,” Watt said, “but the challenges and the economic headwinds are demonstrably stiffer now.”

From The Wall Street Journal