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provably

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈprəʊvəblɪ/

KK: /ˈpro͞ovəblē/

adverb
Definition

In a way that can be proven or demonstrated to be true or valid.


Example

The theory is provably correct based on the evidence provided.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that some theories can be tested and shown to be provably true?
Sloth B
Really? That sounds interesting!
Sloth A
Yeah, it’s amazing how science can provably explain so many things around us.
Sloth B
Absolutely, it makes learning so much fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
demonstrably
evidently
verifiably
Antonyms
doubtfully
questionably
unprovably
Root Explanation

Provably → It is formed from "prove" (from Latin "probare", meaning to test or demonstrate) and "-ably" (a suffix meaning in a manner that can be). The word "provably" means in a manner that can be demonstrated or tested.

Memory Tip

Think of 'proving' something — 'prove' means to demonstrate, and '-ably' indicates the manner of doing it. So, provably means something can be demonstrated.

Visually Confused Words
unprovably
reprovably
improvably
probably
removably
unreprovably
unimprovably
unapprovably
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