Provable describesgives an account of what a person or thing is like something that can be shown or establishedmade certain or accepted as valid as true with proof. It is often used in formalfollowing accepted rules, especially in serious or official contexts or academic writing.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈpruːvəbəl/
Easy pronunciation: PROOV-uh-buhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable.
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Provable Meaning
able to be proved true
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: capable of being demonstrated or proved
Example: The claim is provable with clear evidence.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- demonstrable — Directly matches the sense of being able to be shown or proved.
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Provable Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- demonstrable
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse provable with probable, but they are different: provable means able to be shown true, while probable means likely.
- Provable is about being able to prove something, not about being persuasive or plausible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does provable mean?
Provable means able to be proved or shown true with evidence.
What is a synonym for provable?
A strong synonym for provable is demonstrable.
Is provable the same as probable?
No. Provable means capable of being proved, while probable means likely to be true.
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