Demonstrable
demonstrable
[dih-mon-struh-buh l, dem-uh n-] /dɪˈmɒn strə bəl, ˈdɛm ən-/
Examples
Word Origin
adjective
1.
capable of being demonstrated or proved.
2.
clearly evident; obvious:
a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare.
demonstrable
/ˈdɛmənstrəbəl; dɪˈmɒn-/
adjective
1.
able to be demonstrated or proved
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