demonstrably
American
[dih-mon-struh-blee]
/ dɪˈmɒn strə bli /
adverb
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in a way that can be demonstrated or proved.
Privatization may be good for the government contractors who profit, but it's demonstrably less efficient in sectors like health care.
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very evidently; obviously.
Earlier in the game, the wide receiver was demonstrably agitated about not getting the ball enough.
Other Word Forms
- nondemonstrably adverb
- undemonstrably adverb
Etymology
Origin of demonstrably
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