Definition

Describing something that can be shown to be true or false through evidence or argument.

Example

The theory is provable with the right mathematical tools.

Conversation

I was reading about theories in science, and it said that some are provable.

That's interesting! I always thought most theories were just guesses.

Yeah, but it makes sense that some can be provable with the right evidence.

For sure! It really shows how science can evolve over time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Provable → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "vabilis" (from Latin "vabilis", meaning able to be). The word "provable" means able to be proven or demonstrated as true.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'able to be' ('vabilis') shown to be true or valid, and 'pro-' means in favor of that proof.

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