Demonstrated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt/ (verb) /ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt/ (verb) dem·on·strate

Meaning & Definition of Demonstrated

Demonstrated (verb)

  1. to show clearly
  2. to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
  3. to illustrate and explain especially with many examples
  4. to make a demonstration in opposition to another demonstration, to participate in a counterdemonstration

Demonstrated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in established, valid

Demonstrated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to gain full recognition or acceptance of

    "you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers"

    opposite: disproved
  2. to show the existence or truth of by evidence

    "the paleontologist hopes to demonstrate that dinosaurs once existed in central Peru by unearthing the fossil evidence"

  3. to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

    "the babysitter's actions during the emergency demonstrate beyond doubt her general dependability"

  4. to make plain or understandable

    "a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic"

    opposite: obscured
  5. to show or make clear by using examples

    "the visiting physicist demonstrated very graphically several basic scientific principles"

Related Entry: Demonstrate (verb)

Demonstrate is a different word from Demonstrated. The synonyms below are for demonstrate, not for demonstrated.

  1. to gain full recognition or acceptance of

    "you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers"

    opposite: disprove
  2. to show the existence or truth of by evidence

    "the paleontologist hopes to demonstrate that dinosaurs once existed in central Peru by unearthing the fossil evidence"

    opposite: disprove, rebut, refute
  3. to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

    "the babysitter's actions during the emergency demonstrate beyond doubt her general dependability"

  4. to make plain or understandable

    "a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic"

    opposite: obscure
  5. to show or make clear by using examples

    "the visiting physicist demonstrated very graphically several basic scientific principles"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Demonstrated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Demonstrated:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Demonstrated

Words with the opposite meaning of Demonstrated:

Near Antonyms of Demonstrated

Word Forms of Demonstrated

Inflections: demonstrating, counterdemonstrated, counter-demonstrated, counterdemonstrating, counter-demonstrating

Derived words: counterdemonstrator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Demonstrated

borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātus, past participle of dēmonstrāre "to draw attention to, indicate, describe, show," from dē- de- + monstrāre "to point out, show" muster:2

First known use: 1538t

Frequently Asked Questions about Demonstrated

What does "Demonstrated" mean?

"Demonstrated" means to show clearly. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to show clearly. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Demonstrated"?

Other words for "Demonstrated" include attested, authenticated, confirmed, established, proven, substantiated, valid and validated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Demonstrated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Demonstrated"?

There are 142 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Demonstrated". Common alternatives include attested, authenticated, confirmed, established, proven, substantiated, valid, validated, verified and actual.

What is the opposite of "Demonstrated"?

Antonyms of "Demonstrated" include conjectural, hypothetical, ideal, inexistent, nonexistent, platonic, possible and potential. Near antonyms include confuted, discredited, invalidated and challenged.

How do you use "Demonstrated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Demonstrated" in a sentence: "you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers"; "the paleontologist hopes to demonstrate that dinosaurs once existed in central Peru by unearthing the fossil evidence"; "the babysitter's actions during the emergency demonstrate beyond doubt her general dependability".

Is "Demonstrated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Demonstrated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Demonstrated"?

"Demonstrated" is pronounced /ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt/ as a verb and /ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as dem·on·strate.

What is the origin of the word "Demonstrated"?

"Demonstrated" comes from borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātus, past participle of dēmonstrāre "to draw attention to, indicate, describe, show," from dē- de- + monstrāre "to point out, show" muster:2. First known use: 1538t.