demonstrable

adjective

de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl 

1

: capable of being demonstrated

2

: apparent, evident

demonstrability

di-ˌmän(t)-strə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

demonstrably

di-ˈmän(t)-strə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• checkable
• confirmable
• empirical
• empiric
• provable
• supportable
• sustainable
• verifiable

Examples of demonstrable in a Sentence

There is no demonstrable evidence that the treatment is effective.

as a serious scientist, she is only interested in demonstrable phenomena

Recent Examples on the Web

Evaluate your current initiatives, double down on those with demonstrable returns and don’t be afraid to say no to projects without a clear path to profitability. —Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

The lawmakers urged Congress to focus on the real, demonstrable harms from AI, while also evaluating the risks of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats using the technology. —Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024

Velázquez’s vigorous brushwork is itself a demonstrable performance, designed to seduce and entertain the viewer. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

Just over half of those who are estranged because of politics want to reconcile to some degree, and an apology from the relative or demonstrable change in their behavior may increase that potential. —Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

demonstrable

adjective

de·​mon·​stra·​ble di-ˈmän(t)-strə-bəl 

: capable of being demonstrated or proved

demonstrably

-blē 

adverb