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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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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