Provable

/ˈprəʊvəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Capable of being demonstrated or established as true.
The theory is provable through rigorous experimentation.
Able to be verified or substantiated by evidence.
He provided provable facts that supported his argument.
Referring to a statement or claim that can be shown to be true or false.
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

Proven to be true or correct.
That theory is totally provable, just look at the data!
Clear enough that everyone agrees.
The evidence is provable; it's a no-brainer.