Meaning & Definition of word "Provable"

Provable

/ˈprəʊvəbl/

adjective:

  • 1. Capable of being demonstrated or established as true.
    • Example: The theory is provable through rigorous experimentation.
  • 2. Able to be verified or substantiated by evidence.
    • Example: He provided provable facts that supported his argument.
  • 3. Referring to a statement or claim that can be shown to be true or false.
    • Example: In mathematics, every provable theorem is supported by logical reasoning.

Etymology

Combination of 'prove' and the suffix '-able' indicating capability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as good as provable:

Sufficiently clear or evident to be accepted as true.

provable claim:

A statement that can be verified with evidence.

Related Words

prove:

To demonstrate the truth or existence of something.

evidence:

Data or information that supports a claim.

verification:

The process of establishing the truth or accuracy of something.

Slang Meanings of provable

Meaning: Proven to be true or correct.

Example Sentence: That theory is totally provable, just look at the data!

Meaning: Clear enough that everyone agrees.

Example Sentence: The evidence is provable; it's a no-brainer.