substantiated

[ suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. established by proof or competent evidence:

   A single substantiated case of abuse involving our personnel is one case too many.

2. made tangible or concrete:

   According to the Apostle Paul, Christ is the substantiated ideal of the spiritual man.

3. affirmed as being solid or substantial rather than slight or flimsy; given substance:

   The two actors have tons of chemistry—not the touchy-feely, gee-we're-in-love type, but a more substantiated relationship that comes from within.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of substantiate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of substantiated¹

substantiate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The ASA said the health benefit and cost savings claims made in the ad could not be substantiated.

From BBC

“Simply ignoring substantiated incidents of misconduct is truly untenable and indefensible.”

From Salon

That investigation ended when the threat couldn’t be substantiated.

From Salon

The full investigative report, which remains confidential, substantiated the women’s complaints, Hagekhalil said.

From Los Angeles Times

Sharon Sandow, a spokeswoman for the housing department, said that when harassment allegations are substantiated, a housing investigator will call the landlord to address the allegation and send them information about the ordinance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accepted
• approved
• closed
• concluded
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