probative
[ proh-buh-tiv, prob-uh- ]
/ ˈproʊ bə tɪv, ˈprɒb ə- /
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adjective
serving or designed for testing or trial.
affording proof or evidence.
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Also pro·ba·to·ry [proh-buh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]. /ˈproʊ bəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/.
Origin of probative
OTHER WORDS FROM probative
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probative
probatory (ˈprəʊbətərɪ, -trɪ)
/ (ˈprəʊbətɪv) /
adjective
serving to test or designed for testing
providing proof or evidence
Derived forms of probative
probatively, adverbWord Origin for probative
C15: from Late Latin probātīvus concerning proof
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