Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a demonstrable manner; so as to demonstrate; beyond the possibility of doubt; manifestly.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a demonstrable manner; incontrovertibly; clearly.
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- adverb In such a manner as to be capable of being
demonstrated ,shown orproved .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an obvious and provable manner
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Examples
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Unquestionably and demonstrably from the Latin word _dies_, in which, however, visibly there is not one letter the same as any one of the seven that are in journal.
The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 Thomas De Quincey 1822
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The term demonstrably greater means - sufficiently large so that it can be demonstrated quantified measured and proved.
Recently Uploaded Slideshows Umling 2010
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The term demonstrably greater means - sufficiently large so that it can be demonstrated quantified measured and proved.
Recently Uploaded Slideshows Umling 2010
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His conclusion in demonstrably wrong, the idea that the book would just lead to cynicism.
Matthew Yglesias » A People’s History of the United States 2010
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I like all three authors, but mystery guest #3 is demonstrably from a different sector of the genre and almost certainly one more widely read in sheer sales figures.
Voices Return 2004
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Perkins outstretched his arms and protested the call demonstrably, not an uncommon sight for the Celtics 'starting center, and referee Eddie F.
SI.com 2010
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Given that it demonstrably is not, they’re left; not that they’re very effective, as their attacks, fueled by that fallacy, often target more progressive liberals.
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A spokeswoman for Justin Bieber calls "demonstrably false" an allegation the singer fathered a baby by a woman who has filed a paternity suit against the teen heartthrob.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The plans include cutting more than 24,000 management staff and allowing NHS hospitals to chase private patients if the money is "demonstrably" ploughed back into the health service.
Andrew Lansley unveils health bill as chorus of concern grows 2011
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Well, "demonstrably" in the sense that they won't ever try textual worlds, so it's moot whether or not they're better than graphics.
How to make a cool $2MM+ in one day -- with a sparkle pony 2010
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