PROBATIVE

probative, probatory

(adjective) tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation; “evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

probative (comparative more probative, superlative most probative)

(legal) Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade someone of the truth of an allegation.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro"ba*tive, a. Etym: [L. probativus: cf. F.probatif.]

Definition: Serving for trial or proof; probationary; as, probative judgments; probative evidence. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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20 May 2025

IDESIA

(noun) deciduous roundheaded Asiatic tree widely grown in mild climates as an ornamental for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green flowers followed by hanging clusters of fleshy orange-red berries


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Coffee Trivia

Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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