Definition

In a way that has been shown to be true or valid, without any doubt.

Example

The method has been provenly effective in various studies.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new diet everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I read that it's provenly effective for weight loss.

That's impressive! I wonder how long it takes to see results.

People say it works quickly, but you have to stick to it consistently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Provenly → It is formed from 'proven' (from Latin 'probare', meaning to test or prove) and '-ly' (a suffix meaning in a manner). The word 'provenly' means in a manner that has been tested or proven.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'tested' ('probare') and is now shown to be true — that's why 'provenly' means in a proven manner.

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