Demonstrable Meaning
/dɪˈmɒnstɹəbl̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAble to be demonstrated.
nounSomething that can be demonstrated.
Sentence Examples
A language isolate is a language with no demonstrable relationship with other languages.
A language isolate is a language with no demonstrable relationship to any other language.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist sought ____ evidence to support her controversial theory.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A language isolate is a language with no ____ relationship with other languages.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English demonstrable, from Old French.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Responding, Transport Secretary Mark Harper accused Haigh and Labour of making "unfunded promises of £62 billion of rail spending with no demonstrable means to pay for them"."
— 2023 April 5, “Network News: Conservatives accused of "rewarding Avanti's failure"”, in RAIL, number 980, page 6:
"We deal here with imponderables rather than demonstrables."
— 1949, The Termination Report of the National War Labor Board:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist sought ____ evidence to support her controversial theory.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A language isolate is a language with no ____ relationship with other languages.