Definition

The quality of being able to be shown or proven clearly.

Example

The demonstrability of the theory was confirmed through various experiments.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of demonstrability in science yesterday.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to how easily something can be proven or shown to be true.

That makes sense! It's important for experiments and theories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demonstrability → It is formed from "demonstrabilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be shown or demonstrated) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "demonstrability" refers to the quality of being able to be demonstrated or shown clearly.

Memory Tip

Think of the ability to 'show' or 'prove' something ('demonstrabilis') and remember that 'demonstrability' means the quality of being able to demonstrate.

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