Spanish word

demostrable

Pronunciation

IPA/demosˈtɾaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprovable

Example

Eso no es demostrable.

That is not provable.

Illustration for demostrable (provable)

More examples

No hay evidencia demostrable que apoye esa teoría.

There is no demonstrable evidence to support that theory.

Core concept

Thing that can be established by facts or data.

Common phrases

  • evidencia demostrable

    demonstrable evidence

  • resultado demostrable

    demonstrable result

Similar words

comprobable: Checkable by direct inspection or practical testing.
verificable: Confirmable through formal tests or verification procedures.
evidente: So clear that it is obvious from simple observation.
constatable: Confirmable from records or documentary evidence.

Definition in Spanish

Que puede demostrarse mediante hechos, datos o pruebas concretas.

Word origin

Formed from Spanish demostrar (from Latin demonstrāre 'to point out') plus the suffix -able to mean 'capable of being demonstrated'.

Usage tips

  • Spelling trap for English speakers: English 'demonstrable' has an 'n', but Spanish 'demostrable' omits it.

Other meanings

  • demonstrableadjective

Opposites

  • indemostrableindemonstrableadjective
  • inverificableunverifiableadjective

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