Unprovable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpruvəbəl/

Definitions of unprovable

adjective describing something that cannot be proven or demonstrated

Example Sentences

A1 Some things are unprovable.

A2 The existence of ghosts is considered unprovable by many.

B1 The theory remains unprovable due to lack of evidence.

B2 The concept of time travel is often seen as unprovable.

C1 The philosopher pondered the unprovable nature of reality.

C2 In the realm of theoretical physics, many ideas are unprovable.

Examples of unprovable in a Sentence

formal The existence of God is often considered unprovable by many philosophers.

informal You can argue all day about whether ghosts are real, but it's unprovable.

slang That conspiracy theory is totally unprovable, but some people still believe it.

figurative Her love for him was unprovable, but evident in every action she took.

Grammatical Forms of unprovable

• past tense: unproved
• plural: unprovables
• comparative: more unprovable
• superlative: most unprovable
• present tense: unprove
• future tense: will unprove
• perfect tense: has unproved
• continuous tense: is unproving
• singular: unprovable
• positive degree: unprovable
• infinitive: to unprove
• gerund: unproving
• participle: unproved

Origin and Evolution of unprovable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unprovable' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'provable' meaning capable of being proven.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unprovable' has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its usage, referring to something that cannot be proven or demonstrated to be true.