- prove|a|ble
- prove|a|ble «PROO vuh buhl», adjective.= provable. (Cf. ↑provable)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
prove|a|ble
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prove — / prüv/ vt proved, proved, or, prov·en, / prü vən/, prov·ing 1: to test the truth, validity, or genuineness of prove a will at probate 2 a: to establish the existence, truth, or validity of the charges were never … Law dictionary
prove — [[t]pruv[/t]] v. proved, proved prov•en, prov•ing 1) to establish the truth, genuineness, or validity of, as by evidence or argument 2) to give demonstration of; cause to be shown as specified: Events have proved me right[/ex] 3) to subject to a… … From formal English to slang
con|firm´a|ble — con|firm «kuhn FURM», transitive verb. 1. to prove to be true or correct; make certain: »The rumor that there was flooding was confirmed by a news broadcast. 2. to make more certain by putting in writing, by consent, or by encouragement: »He sent … Useful english dictionary
con|fut´a|ble — con|fute «kuhn FYOOT», transitive verb, fut|ed, fut|ing. 1. to prove (an argument, testimony, or statement) to be false or incorrect: »The lawyer confuted the testimony of the witness by showing actual photographs of the accident. SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
prob|a|ble — «PROB uh buhl», adjective. 1. likely to happen: »Cooler weather is probable after this shower. 2. likely to be true: »Something he ate is the probable cause of his pain. 3. affording ground for belief: »probable evidence. ╂[< Latin probābilis… … Useful english dictionary
pal´at|a|ble|ness — pal|at|a|ble «PAL uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. agreeable to the taste; pleasing: »That was a most palatable lunch. SYNONYM(S): savory. 2. Figurative. agreeable to the mind or feelings; acceptable: »His eloquence was distinguished by a bold,… … Useful english dictionary
pal|at|a|ble — «PAL uh tuh buhl», adjective. 1. agreeable to the taste; pleasing: »That was a most palatable lunch. SYNONYM(S): savory. 2. Figurative. agreeable to the mind or feelings; acceptable: »His eloquence was distinguished by a bold, uncompromising,… … Useful english dictionary
as|say´a|ble — as|say «uh SAY, AS ay», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to analyze (an ore or alloy) to find out the quantity of gold, silver, or other metal in it. 2. to make an assay of; try, test, or examine. 3. Archaic. to attempt. –v.i. to contain, as shown by… … Useful english dictionary
a|ver´ra|ble — a|ver1 «uh VUR», transitive verb, a|verred, a|ver|ring. 1. to state to be true; assert positively; affirm: »The man averred that he had nothing to do with breaking into the parked car. SYNONYM(S): declare, avouch, asseverate … Useful english dictionary
con|test´a|ble — con|test «noun. KON tehst; verb. kuhn TEHST», noun, verb. –n. 1. a trial of skill to see which can win. A game or race is a contest. SYNONYM(S): competition. 2. a fight or struggle: »The contest between France and England for North America ended… … Useful english dictionary
