Unproved

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpruːvd/

Definitions of unproved

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unproved' describes something that has not been proven

Example Sentences

A1 The theory remained unproved due to lack of evidence.

A2 The scientist presented an unproved hypothesis that still needs further testing.

B1 The unproved claims in the article raised doubts among the readers.

B2 The unproved allegations against the company led to a thorough investigation.

C1 The unproved theories of the ancient civilization continue to fascinate archaeologists.

C2 The unproved assumptions in the research paper were carefully scrutinized by peer reviewers.

Examples of unproved in a Sentence

formal The theory remains unproved due to lack of sufficient evidence.

informal There's no solid proof yet, so it's still unproved.

slang That idea is totally unproved, don't believe it.

figurative Her love for him was unproved, until he showed her his true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of unproved

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

Origin and Evolution of unproved

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unproved' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'prove', ultimately derived from Latin 'probare' meaning 'to test or prove'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unproved' has retained its original meaning of not being proven or demonstrated, but has also evolved to encompass the idea of lacking evidence or support for a claim or statement.