demonstrable
Americanadjective
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capable of being demonstrated or proved.
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clearly evident; obvious.
a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- demonstrability noun
- demonstrableness noun
- demonstrably adverb
- nondemonstrability noun
- nondemonstrable adjective
- nondemonstrableness noun
- undemonstrable adjective
- undemonstrableness noun
Etymology
Origin of demonstrable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin dēmonstrābilis, equivalent to Latin dēmonstrā(re) ( demonstrate ) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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“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
Scotland's first minister John Swinney recently said he wanted to achieve "demonstrable support" for independence.
From BBC
Last week, First Minister John Swinney said that he wanted to achieve "demonstrable support" for independence.
From BBC
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