corroborative
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kəˈrɒbəreɪtɪv/
KK: /kəˈrɑːbəˌreɪtɪv/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or serving as evidence that supports or confirms something.
Example
The witness provided corroborative testimony that helped the jury reach a verdict.
Conversation
Did you see the article about the new study on memory?
Yeah, I did! They mentioned some really interesting findings.
I found the corroborative evidence they presented to be quite compelling.
Absolutely, it really adds weight to their claims.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
confirmatory
supportive
substantiating
Antonyms
disconfirming
contradictory
refuting
noun
Definition
A substance or item that supports or confirms something, often used in a medical context.
Example
The doctor prescribed a corroborative to help with the patient's recovery.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of something called a corroborative?
I think I've seen it mentioned in a health article; what is it exactly?
It's actually a type of tonic that can help with various ailments.
Root Explanation
Corroborative → It is formed from "cor-" (meaning together) and "roborare" (meaning to strengthen). The word "corroborative" means serving to strengthen or confirm something, especially in terms of evidence or support.
Memory Tip
Think of 'together' ('cor-') helping to 'strengthen' ('roborare') an idea or claim — that's why corroborative means providing support or confirmation.
Visually Confused Words
noncorroborative
roborative
corporative
uncorroborated