German word

nachweislich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːxvaɪ̯slɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbdemonstrably

Example

Die Studie zeigt nachweislich einen Effekt.

The study demonstrably shows an effect.

Illustration for nachweislich (demonstrably)

More examples

Messungen haben nachweislich erhöhte Schadstoffwerte im Grundwasser festgestellt.

Measurements have demonstrably detected elevated pollutant levels in groundwater.

Core concept

A claim carries a visible trail of records or evidence that others can check.

Common phrases

  • nachweislich wirksam

    demonstrably effective

  • nachweislich gesunken

    demonstrably decreased

  • nachweislich erhöhte Schadstoffwerte

    demonstrably elevated pollutant levels

Similar words

tatsächlich: In reality, regardless of what may have been expected.
offenbar: Apparently so based on observable signs or circumstances.
anscheinend: Seemingly so, without enough certainty to rule out doubt.
eindeutig: With such clarity that no reasonable misunderstanding remains.

Definition in German

Aussagt, dass eine Feststellung auf nachprüfbaren Fakten oder Dokumenten beruht.

Word origin

Nachweislich is built from Nachweis, meaning proof or evidence, and the adjective-forming suffix -lich; the adjective is used adverbially.

Usage tips

  • Nachweislich is common in academic, legal, and official writing, while clearly is broader and does not necessarily imply documentary proof.

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