proven

English

/ˈpɹuːvən/, /ˈpɹuvən/

adj
Definitions
  • Having been proved; having proved its value or truth.

Etymology

Derived from Latin probō (approve, I approve, I test, examine, prove, test, inspect, just, I demonstrate, serviceable, fit, show to be good fit, I prove, try, I esteem as good, commend), probus (good, excellent, worthy, virtuous, upright, honest) derived from Proto-Indo-European *pro-bʰuH-s (being in front, prominent).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*pro-bʰuH-s

Gloss

being in front, prominent

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