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.
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.