Evidential Meaning
/ˌɛ.vɪˈdən.t͡ʃəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or providing evidence.
nounA syntactic element (affix, clitic, or particle) that indicates evidentiality.
Sentence Examples
The evidential material was convincing.
Evidential support is crucial.
The prosecution presented strong evidential support for their allegations.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer's ____ argument convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer argued that the blurry video lacked the ____ value needed to identify the suspect.
Word Origin & History
From Medieval Latin ēvidentiālis, from Latin ēvidentia + -ālis.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer's ____ argument convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer argued that the blurry video lacked the ____ value needed to identify the suspect.