demonstrable

[dih-mon-struh-buhl, dem-uhn-]

adjective

1. capable of being demonstrated or proved.

2. clearly evident; obvious.

   a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare.

demonstrable

/ dɪˈmɒn-, ˈdɛmənstrəbəl, dɪˈmɒn-, ˈdɛmənstrəblɪ /

adjective

1. able to be demonstrated or proved

Other Word Forms

• demonstrability noun
• demonstrableness noun
• demonstrably adverb
• nondemonstrability noun
• nondemonstrable adjective
• nondemonstrableness noun
• undemonstrable adjective
• undemonstrableness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demonstrable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin dēmonstrābilis, equivalent to Latin dēmonstrā(re) ( demonstrate ) + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

“This exhaustive approach compels developers to allocate significant time and resources toward preparing for hypothetical risks rather than addressing actual, demonstrable harms,” wrote the Chamber of Progress.

From Los Angeles Times

A geriatric Congress can also have demonstrable effects on the policymaking that happens on Capitol Hill.

From Salon

There is “a demonstrable underlying demand for housing more across the city and region, but specifically in downtown with the occupancy rate at a pretty steady 90% or so,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Repeatedly, lower courts have been standing up for the Constitution and federal law, trying to constrain a president contemptuous of both, at demonstrable danger to themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Scotland's first minister John Swinney recently said he wanted to achieve "demonstrable support" for independence.

From BBC

Related Words

• conclusive 
• irrefutable 
• obvious 
• undeniable 
• unmistakable 
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